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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: $28,385

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,543

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $1,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $26,880
Base Invoice $25,417 $25,402
Remote start 350  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 70  
Sunroof   800
3.6L V6   1,595
Remote start 280  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 56  
Sunroof   664
3.6L V6   1,324
Options (change) 470 2,395
Options (change) 376 1,988
Destination 750 670
Total Price $28,385 $29,945
Total Invoice $26,543 $28,060

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $922
Model Year20102009
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4210, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$28,385$29,945
Adjustments for Features0-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,385$29,310
Total Invoice$26,543$28,060
Adjustments for Features0-595
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,543$27,465

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,440$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102009
ModelTributeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in112.3 in
Length174.9 in191.8 in
Width71.1 in70.3 in
Height67.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,396 lb.3,680 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 Room53.3 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
31.4 ft315.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
252 hp@6300
251 lb-ft@3200
1000Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Total Requested100080%
Total Not Requested25020%

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