2018 Chevrolet Malibu vs 2018 Mazda MAZDA6

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

2018 Mazda MAZDA6

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4-Door Sedan L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan L	27	36	$21,571	$21,680
4-Door Sedan LS	27	36	$22,387	$23,320
4-Door Sedan LT	27	36	$24,211	$25,220
4-Door Sedan Hybrid	49	43	$26,803	$27,920
4-Door Sedan Premier	22	32	$29,779	$31,020

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Manual Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual Sport	24	33	$20,951	$21,950
Automatic Sport	26	35	$21,836	$23,000
Automatic Touring	26	35	$24,269	$25,700
Automatic Grand Touring	23	31	$27,571	$29,200
Automatic Grand Touring Reserve	23	31	$29,929	$31,700
Automatic Signature	23	31	$32,808	$34,750

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Invoice Price

$21,571

$20,951

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,680

$21,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$361 / month

$366 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

A solid effort, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu offers plenty of compelling reasons to lure customers into showrooms.

The 2018 Mazda 6 is a stylish, good handling sedan that finally has the underhood muscle to match.

TCC Likes

Attractive looks
Refined demeanor
Good fuel efficiency

Pretty to look at
Turbo power to match
Decent value

TCC Dislikes

Basic Malibu L
Big engine relegated to high-spec model
Active-safety tech is pricey

Turbo-4 too little, too late?
Awful infotainment system
New Signature trim doesn’t meet expectations

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

55.1

Front Leg Room (in)

42.0

42.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.0

99.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.5

Second Leg Room (in)

38.1

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.1

38.4

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.5

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

57.6

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

Liftover Height (in)

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.0

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.5

Length, Overall (in)

193.8

192.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

15.8

14.7

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

16.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.0

36.7

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.8

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

T125/80R16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R83

Spare Tire Order Code

ZAM

Rear Tire Size

P205/65R16

P225/55VR17

Rear Tire Order Code

R83

Front Tire Size

P205/65R16

P225/55VR17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3108

3326

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

17 X 7.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16"

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

160 @ 5700

187 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 2500-3000

186 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LFV

Displacement

1.5L/91

2.5 L/152

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.84

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.72

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

1.95

Trans Order Code

MNH

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.23

4.11

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.03

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

.075

0.68

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.70

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.30

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Malibu

Mazda Mazda6

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Four-Link

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9

6.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2018 Chevrolet Malibu

2019 Malibu arriving; 2018s still in good supply
Employee Discount + $2,500 factory rebate on 2018s
Lease a 2018 from $199 for 36 months
$750 bonus with GM financing on 2018s

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2018 Mazda MAZDA6

2018 Mazda6 still on sale in decent numbers
Factory rebate up to $1,500 for all buyers
Lease from $199 for 36 months
Get 1.9% APR for 60 months + no payment for 90 days

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