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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,220

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,875

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $28,320
Base Invoice $22,144 $26,762
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo mat 75 80
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed manual 0  
2.0L I4   2,160
Advanced Safety Package   890
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,300
Navigation system   495
Premium Package   1,000
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo mat 60 70
All-weather floor mats 80 123
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed manual 0  
2.0L I4   2,041
Advanced Safety Package   783
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,144
Navigation system   436
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 2,200 6,065
Options (change) 1,856 5,477
Destination 875 825
Total Price $26,220 $35,210
Total Invoice $24,875 $33,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,438
Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$26,220$35,210
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,220$34,410
Total Invoice$24,875$33,064
Adjustments for Features0-751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,875$32,313

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimGrand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,475$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-751

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length180.3 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested132552%
Total Not Requested122548%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75079%
Total Not Requested20021%

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