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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: $23,210

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,725

Mazda Tribute i   
Difference: $5,996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTributeTributeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimisEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,270 $21,925 $24,985 $24,890 $27,365
Base Invoice $18,049 $20,524 $23,860 $23,769 $25,859
Grand Touring Package 2,965 2,965      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200      
Cargo net 50 50      
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Leather Package     1,000 1,000  
Premium Audio Package     1,610    
Sunroof     1,000 1,000  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,175 1,900
Forward collision warning       395  
Grand Touring Package 2,766 2,735      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160      
Cargo net 40 40      
Universal garage door opener 60 60      
Leather Package     880 880  
Premium Audio Package     1,538    
Sunroof     880 880  
Electronics and Entertainment Package       1,034 1,672
Forward collision warning       348  
Options (change) 3,290 3,290 3,610 3,570 1,900
Options (change) 3,026 2,995 3,298 3,142 1,672
Destination 650 650 810 810 810
Total Price $23,210 $25,865 $29,405 $29,270 $30,075
Total Invoice $21,725 $24,169 $27,968 $27,721 $28,341

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,151
Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTributeTributeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimisEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4200hp V6182hp I4 H197hp I4197hp I4
TransmissionM5A4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16235/70-16225/55-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$23,210$25,865$29,405$29,270$30,075
Adjustments for Features0-950-3,560-4,060-3,710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,210$24,915$25,845$25,210$26,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,705$635$0$1,155
Total Invoice$21,725$24,169$27,968$27,721$28,341
Adjustments for Features0-888-3,386-3,845-3,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,725$23,281$24,582$23,876$24,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,556$706$0$969

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082008201320132013
ModelTributeTributeMalibuMalibuMalibu
TrimisEco2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
4-speed automatic $800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Remote start  $150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning   $200 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200 
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates    $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,690$2,640$5,250$5,750$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$3,560$4,060$3,710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888-3,386-3,845-3,496

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20082013
ModelTributeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in107.8 in
Length174.9 in191.5 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height68.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,244 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft316.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft316.3 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested273069%
Total Not Requested120031%

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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested273069%
Total Not Requested120031%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Eco

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%
Premium Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cargo net40Yes
Bodyside moldings75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
225/55HR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested76535%
Total Not Requested145065%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu 2LT

Forward collision alert
FeatureValueRequested?
Forward collision alert200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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 moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested29028%
Total Not Requested75072%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

Electronics and Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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