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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: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,042

Mazda Tribute Hybrid   
Difference: $3,158

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,175 $27,770
Base Invoice $27,286 $26,659
Navigation system 1,995 495
Grand Touring Package Hybrid 2,520  
Convenience and Technology Package   895
Driver Confidence Package   1,195
Leather Package   1,395
Panoramic sunroof   1,150
Navigation system 1,736 450
Grand Touring Package Hybrid 2,350  
Convenience and Technology Package   814
Driver Confidence Package   1,087
Leather Package   1,269
Panoramic sunroof   1,046
Options (change) 4,515 5,130
Options (change) 4,086 4,666
Destination 670 875
Gas Tax -3,000 0
Total Price $31,360 $33,775
Total Invoice $29,042 $32,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $698
Model Year20092016
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine153hp I4 H122hp I4 H
TransmissionCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)34/31 MPG47/46 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/55-17
Total Price$31,360$33,775
Adjustments for Features0-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,360$29,730
Total Invoice$29,042$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,042$28,344

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092016
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimHybridHybrid
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Detailed driving style feedback $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Tachometer$75 
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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,810$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,856

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20092016
ModelTributeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.4 in
Length174.9 in193.8 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height68.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,652 lb.3,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.2 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.8 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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo cover75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested252574%
Total Not Requested87526%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Convenience and Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Remote start150No
Safety key5No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested40063%
Total Not Requested23037%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1775100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110061%
Total Not Requested70039%

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