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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: $28,463

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $5,862

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,605

Mazda Tribute s   
Difference: $6,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,165 $30,975
Base Invoice $25,417 $29,736
Cargo mat 70  
Remote start 350  
Cargo net 50 65
All-weather floor mats 78 140
Sun and Wheels Package   2,270
Cargo mat 56  
Remote start 280  
Cargo net 40 59
All-weather floor mats 62 127
Sun and Wheels Package   2,066
Options (change) 548 2,475
Options (change) 438 2,252
Destination 750 875
Total Price $28,463 $34,325
Total Invoice $26,605 $32,863

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Tribute s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,629
Model Year20102018
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine240hp V6250hp I4
TransmissionA6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/70-16245/40-19
Total Price$28,463$34,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,463$30,535
Total Invoice$26,605$32,863
Adjustments for Features0-3,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,605$29,234

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Features Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelTributeMalibu
TrimsPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
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 
Navigation system $600
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 
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Upgraded floor mats $0
Total Value of Features$3,790$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,629

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Tribute vs. Chevrolet Malibu

Model Year20102018
ModelTributeMalibu
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in111.4 in
Length174.9 in193.8 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height67.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,396 lb.3,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 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
31.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested1006%
Total Not Requested160094%

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