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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: $28,545

Chevrolet Malibu LTZ   
Difference: $4,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $27,095
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo mat 75 75  
Sunroof     800
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo mat 60 60  
Sunroof     664
Options (change) 250 250 800
Options (change) 200 200 664
Destination 895 895 650
Total Price $32,845 $35,895 $28,545

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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: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,053
Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4252hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19225/50-18
Total Price$32,845$35,895$28,545
Adjustments for Features-6,250-7,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,595$28,395$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182008
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
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 
Trip computer$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$8,625$9,875$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,250$7,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-208-2290

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,560 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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