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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: $27,808

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,717

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,896

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $3,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelTributeMalibuMalibu
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,055 $25,595 $28,320
Base Invoice $21,585 $24,443 $26,762
Grand Touring Package 2,830    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275    
Satellite radio 430    
Remote start 350    
Cargo mat 70 80 80
All-weather floor mats 78 140 140
Cargo net 50    
Leather Package   1,250  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   1,125  
Sunroof   1,000  
2.0L I4   1,535 2,160
Grand Touring Package 2,639    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220    
Satellite radio 344    
Remote start 280    
Cargo mat 56 70 70
All-weather floor mats 62 123 123
Cargo net 40    
Leather Package   1,100  
Electronics and Entertainment Package   990  
Sunroof   880  
2.0L I4   1,466 2,041
Options (change) 4,083 5,130 2,380
Options (change) 3,641 4,629 2,234
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $27,808 $31,550 $31,525
Total Invoice $25,896 $29,897 $29,821

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,902
Model Year200920152015
ModelTributeMalibuMalibu
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6259hp I4259hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 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$27,808$31,550$31,525
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-1,840
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,808$29,335$29,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$25,896$29,897$29,821
Adjustments for Features0-2,099-1,741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,896$27,798$28,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$282

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year200920152015
ModelTributeMalibuMalibu
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Remote app $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
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 moldings $75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
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$2,660$4,875$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,099-1,741

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092015
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 Weight3,412 lb.3,635 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 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rack300No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested272569%
Total Not Requested120031%

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 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

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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