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Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,660

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,612

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $28,600
Base Invoice $21,703 $27,027
Package 3 2,595  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Side curtain airbags 565  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo mat 50  
3.6L V6   1,600
Package 3 2,258  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Side curtain airbags 492  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo mat 40  
3.6L V6   1,512
Options (change) 3,870 1,600
Options (change) 3,319 1,512
Destination 590 760
Total Price $27,660 $30,960
Total Invoice $25,612 $29,299

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,409
Model Year20062012
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$27,660$30,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,660$29,610
Total Invoice$25,612$29,299
Adjustments for Features0-1,278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,612$28,021

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,278

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062012
ModelTributeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length174.4 in191.8 in
Width72.0 in70.3 in
Height67.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.3,645 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		29.7 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.8 ft315.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242579%
Total Not Requested65021%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200		1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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