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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: $28,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $8,420

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $30,975
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo mat 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 50 65
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo mat 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 40 59
All-weather floor mats 80 127
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 675 4,665
Options (change) 540 4,244
Destination 920 875
Total Price $28,095 $36,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,457
Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$28,095$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,095$34,485

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimPremiumPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
HD radio$50 
Navigation system $600
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,700$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,938

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in111.4 in
Length183.5 in193.8 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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