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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: $34,610

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,355

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Malibu
Trimi Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,195 $30,975
Base Invoice $28,519 $29,736
Technology Package 2,180  
Cargo net 50 65
Cargo mat 75  
All-weather floor mats 125 140
Remote start 550  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 475  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Driver Confidence Package II   995
Technology Package 1,881  
Cargo net 40 59
Cargo mat 60  
All-weather floor mats 100 127
Remote start 440  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 380  
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Driver Confidence Package II   905
Options (change) 3,580 4,665
Options (change) 3,001 4,244
Destination 835 875
Total Price $34,610 $36,515
Total Invoice $32,355 $34,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $920
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Malibu
Trimi Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$34,610$36,515
Adjustments for Features0-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$34,860
Total Invoice$32,355$34,855
Adjustments for Features0-1,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,355$33,275

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Malibu
Trimi Grand TouringPremier
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
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app $25
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,925$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,580

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda6Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in111.4 in
Length191.5 in193.8 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.3,087 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested135076%
Total Not Requested42524%
Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested120086%

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