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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,245

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $4,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,092

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $3,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelMazda6Mazda6MalibuMalibu
Trimi Sporti Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,495 $23,945 $24,705 $26,880
Base Invoice $20,525 $22,621 $23,346 $25,402
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195    
Universal garage door opener 100 100    
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Cargo net 50 50    
Cargo mat 75 75    
Fog lights 370 370    
Premium Mat Package     185  
HFV6 Engine Package     1,795  
3.6L V6       1,595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 156    
Universal garage door opener 80 80    
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
Cargo net 40 40    
Cargo mat 60 60    
Fog lights 296 296    
Premium Mat Package     154  
HFV6 Engine Package     1,490  
3.6L V6       1,324
Options (change) 915 915 1,980 1,595
Options (change) 732 732 1,644 1,324
Destination 835 835 670 670
Total Price $23,245 $25,695 $27,355 $29,145
Total Invoice $22,092 $24,188 $25,660 $27,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,199
Model Year2016201620092009
ModelMazda6Mazda6MalibuMalibu
Trimi Sporti Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4252hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG25/37 MPG17/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-19225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$23,245$25,695$27,355$29,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,525-4,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,245$24,170$24,830$25,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0$315
Total Invoice$22,092$24,188$25,660$27,396
Adjustments for Features0-1,436-2,369-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,092$22,752$23,291$23,636
Cost Above Minimum$0$660$0$345

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620092009
ModelMazda6Mazda6MalibuMalibu
Trimi Sporti Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote start  $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Rearview camera $200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents $100  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio $50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$800$2,325$3,325$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,525$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,436-2,369-3,760

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162009
ModelMazda6Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in112.3 in
Length191.5 in191.8 in
Width72.4 in70.3 in
Height57.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Premium Mat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested80100%
Total Not Requested00%
HFV6 Engine Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested100061%
Total Not Requested65039%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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