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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: $27,715

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,655

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelTributeMalibuMalibu
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,200 $25,315 $27,790
Base Invoice $21,703 $24,176 $26,262
Package 3 2,595    
Side curtain airbags 565    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 35    
Universal garage door opener 70    
Leather Package   1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Package 3 2,258    
Side curtain airbags 492    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 28    
Universal garage door opener 55    
Leather Package   880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 3,925 4,710 2,160
Options (change) 3,362 4,260 2,041
Destination 590 825 825
Total Price $27,715 $30,850 $30,775
Total Invoice $25,655 $29,261 $29,128

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $950
Model Year200620142014
ModelTributeMalibuMalibu
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/50-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,715$30,850$30,775
Adjustments for Features0-2,800-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,715$28,050$28,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$400
Total Invoice$25,655$29,261$29,128
Adjustments for Features0-2,656-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,655$26,605$26,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$322

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200620142014
ModelTributeMalibuMalibu
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
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$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,700$5,500$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,800$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,656-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20062014
ModelTributeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.8 in
Length174.4 in191.5 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height67.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.3,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.7 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Cargo cover75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245080%
Total Not Requested62520%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110071%
Total Not Requested45029%
Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested36535%
Total Not Requested67565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

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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