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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,190

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $7,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Malibu Classic
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,200 $31,700 $34,750 $20,320
Rear spoiler 350     175
Front Seating Package       450
Luxury and Convenience Package       595
Satellite radio       200
Sunroof       800
Rear spoiler 280     145
Front Seating Package       374
Luxury and Convenience Package       494
Satellite radio       166
Sunroof       664
Options (change) 350 0 0 2,220
Options (change) 280 0 0 1,843
Destination 895 895 895 650
Total Price $30,445 $32,595 $35,645 $23,190

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,183
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Malibu Classic
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4219hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG23/31 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11231, 11?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19225/45-19215/60-16
Total Price$30,445$32,595$35,645$23,190
Adjustments for Features-7,200-9,950-11,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$22,645$24,445$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$600$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Mazda6Malibu Classic
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Front side airbags$350$350$350 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer $25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass   $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Road sign information $75$75 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels   $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,775$11,525$12,775$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,200$9,950$11,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-278-273-2810

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20182008
ModelMazda6Malibu Classic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in106.3 in
Length191.5 in188.3 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height57.1 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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