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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: $33,445

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $3,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignaturePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $30,975
Cargo mat 75 75  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 65
All-weather floor mats 125 125 140
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Driver Confidence Package II     995
Driver Confidence Package     1,195
Sun and Wheels Package     2,270
Cargo mat 60 60  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 59
All-weather floor mats 100 100 127
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Driver Confidence Package II     905
Driver Confidence Package     1,087
Sun and Wheels Package     2,066
Options (change) 850 375 4,665
Options (change) 680 300 4,244
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $33,445 $36,020 $36,515

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,696
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignaturePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$33,445$36,020$36,515
Adjustments for Features-95-1,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,925$36,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignaturePremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$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$75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$6,050$4,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$1,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4-360

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182018
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 Weight3,560 lb.3,388 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
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Driver Confidence Package II
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested90064%
Total Not Requested50036%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
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-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested172597%
Total Not Requested503%
Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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