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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: $23,155

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $6,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,681

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $6,106

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelTributeTributeMalibu
TrimisLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $28,600
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $27,027
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo mat 70 70  
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo mat 56 56  
Options (change) 3,235 3,235 0
Options (change) 2,982 2,951 0
Destination 650 650 760
Total Price $23,155 $25,810 $29,360
Total Invoice $21,681 $24,125 $27,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,896
Model Year200820082012
ModelTributeTributeMalibu
TrimisLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6169hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$23,155$25,810$29,360
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,155$24,860$27,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$0
Total Invoice$21,681$24,125$27,787
Adjustments for Features0-888-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,681$23,237$25,577
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,556$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200820082012
ModelTributeTributeMalibu
TrimisLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Cruise control $150$150
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Total Value of Features$1,615$2,565$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888-2,210

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082012
ModelTributeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length174.9 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height68.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,244 lb.3,416 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested270569%
Total Not Requested122531%

Option Package Details
Mazda Tribute s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Cargo cover75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested270569%
Total Not Requested122531%

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