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Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,205

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,810

Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT   
Difference: $4,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelTributeMalibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,315 $20,320
Base Invoice $25,573 $19,304
Remote start 350 190
Front Seating Package   450
Luxury and Convenience Package   595
Satellite radio   200
Sunroof   800
Remote start 280 158
Front Seating Package   374
Luxury and Convenience Package   494
Satellite radio   166
Sunroof   664
Options (change) 350 2,235
Options (change) 280 1,856
Destination 795 650
Total Price $28,460 $23,205
Total Invoice $26,648 $21,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,757
Model Year20112008
ModelTributeMalibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6219hp V6
TransmissionA6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/60-16
Total Price$28,460$23,205
Adjustments for Features-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,170$23,205
Total Invoice$26,648$21,810
Adjustments for Features-3,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,567$21,810

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
ModelTributeMalibu Classic
TrimsLT
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Alloy-look steel wheels $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu Classic

Model Year20112008
ModelTributeMalibu Classic
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length174.9 in188.3 in
Width71.1 in69.9 in
Height67.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,396 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.4 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Classic LT

Front Seating Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury and Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Compass0No
Alloy-look steel wheels100No
Total Requested31576%
Total Not Requested10024%

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