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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: $23,095

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $5,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,972

Mazda Mazda6 i Sport   
Difference: $5,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelMazda6Mazda6MalibuMalibu
Trimi Sporti Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,495 $23,945 $26,300 $28,600
Base Invoice $20,525 $22,621 $24,985 $27,027
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 195 195    
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
Cargo mat 75 75    
Fog lights 370 370    
3LT Equipment Group     2,000  
3.6L V6       1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 156 156    
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
Cargo mat 60 60    
Fog lights 296 296    
3LT Equipment Group     1,900  
3.6L V6       1,512
Options (change) 765 765 2,000 1,600
Options (change) 612 612 1,900 1,512
Destination 835 835 760 760
Total Price $23,095 $25,545 $29,060 $30,960
Total Invoice $21,972 $24,068 $27,645 $29,299

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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: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,808
Model Year2016201620122012
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?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-19225/50-18225/50-18
Total Price$23,095$25,545$29,060$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-2,925-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,095$24,020$26,135$26,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$925$0$50
Total Invoice$21,972$24,068$27,645$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,437-2,783-4,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,972$22,631$24,862$24,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$659$82$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year2016201620122012
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 
AC power outlet  $100$100
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 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio $50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,050$2,575$3,975$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$2,925$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,437-2,783-4,519

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162012
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.3,645 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

3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo mat40Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
225/50R18 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Total Requested104062%
Total Not Requested65038%

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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