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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: $28,335

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,503

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $2,303

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $27,165
Base Invoice $25,417 $25,806
Remote start 350  
Cargo mat 70  
Temporary spare tire   100
Sunroof   850
3.6L V6   1,595
Remote start 280  
Cargo mat 56  
Temporary spare tire   88
Sunroof   748
3.6L V6   1,404
Options (change) 420 2,545
Options (change) 336 2,240
Destination 750 760
Total Price $28,335 $30,470
Total Invoice $26,503 $28,806

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year20102011
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6252hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16225/50-18
Total Price$28,335$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,335$30,010
Total Invoice$26,503$28,806
Adjustments for Features0-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,503$28,371

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Sunshade, rear $125
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
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
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 recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-435

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102011
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.3,645 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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