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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: $31,360

Mazda Tribute Hybrid   
Difference: $595

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,042

Mazda Tribute Hybrid   
Difference: $1,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridECO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,175 $25,945
Base Invoice $27,286 $24,777
Navigation system 1,995 1,120
Grand Touring Package Hybrid 2,520  
Leather Package   1,000
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,175
Sunroof   1,000
Advanced Safety Package   890
Navigation system 1,736 986
Grand Touring Package Hybrid 2,350  
Leather Package   880
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,034
Sunroof   880
Advanced Safety Package   783
Options (change) 4,515 5,185
Options (change) 4,086 4,563
Destination 670 825
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $31,360 $31,955
Total Invoice $29,042 $30,165

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu ECO
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,619
Model Year20092014
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridECO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/31 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,360$31,955
Adjustments for Features0-2,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$29,050
Total Invoice$29,042$30,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,742
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,042$27,423

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridECO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,660$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,742

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092014
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 Weight3,652 lb.3,602 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 Hybrid

Grand Touring Package Hybrid
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Compass0Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252574%
Total Not Requested87526%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu ECO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested60069%
Total Not Requested27531%
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 net40No
Bodyside moldings75No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rearview camera200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pioneer, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25024%
Total Not Requested79076%
Advanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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