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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: $32,970

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $2,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $28,320
Cargo mat 75 75 80
All-weather floor mats 125 125 140
Cargo net 50 50  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Premium Package     1,000
Advanced Safety Package     890
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,300
2.0L I4     2,160
Navigation system     495
Rear spoiler     400
Cargo mat 60 60 70
All-weather floor mats 100 100 123
Cargo net 40 40  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Premium Package     880
Advanced Safety Package     783
Electronics and Entertainment Package     1,144
2.0L I4     2,041
Navigation system     436
Rear spoiler     352
Options (change) 375 375 6,465
Options (change) 300 300 5,829
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $32,970 $36,020 $35,610

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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: $4,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,339
Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19245/40-19
Total Price$32,970$36,020$35,610
Adjustments for Features-2,300-3,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,670$32,470$35,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year201820182015
ModelMazda6Mazda6Malibu
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Remote app  $25
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 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Road sign information$75$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,125$7,375$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,300$3,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-83-1180

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20182015
ModelMazda6Malibu
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.8 in
Length191.5 in191.5 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40WR19 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30026%
Total Not Requested87574%
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
FeatureValueRequested?
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
259 hp@5500
295 lb-ft@3000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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