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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: $27,945

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $5,310

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $27,365
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 125  
2.0L I4   2,335
Forward collision warning   395
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,350
Premium Package   1,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 100  
2.0L I4   2,207
Forward collision warning   348
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,188
Premium Package   880
Options (change) 500 5,080
Options (change) 400 4,623
Destination 945 810
Total Price $27,945 $33,255

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,029
Model Year20202013
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,945$33,255
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,245$33,255

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202013
ModelMazda3Malibu
TrimPremiumLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,750$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-820

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20202013
ModelMazda3Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in107.8 in
Length183.5 in191.5 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,071 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft316.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5300
260 lb-ft@5200		1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
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 seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%

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