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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: $24,925

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,519

Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid   
Difference: $1,437

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,175 $25,555
Base Invoice $27,286 $24,149
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 670 670
Gas Tax -3,000 -1,300
Total Price $26,845 $24,925
Total Invoice $24,956 $23,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,028
Model Year20092009
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H164hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTA4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16215/55-17
Total Price$26,845$24,925
Adjustments for Features-4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$24,925
Total Invoice$24,956$23,519
Adjustments for Features-4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,547$23,519

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,490$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4090

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,652 lb.3,550 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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