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Chevrolet Camaro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Camaro vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,695

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,327

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTSSZL1i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,280 $32,280 $54,095 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $24,269 $30,989 $51,931 $21,568 $21,901
2LT Equipment Group 3,150        
RS Package 1,375 1,350      
Temporary spare tire 150        
Sunroof 900 900 900    
2SS Equipment Group   3,600      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200 200
Tech Package       1,400 1,400
Universal garage door opener       75 75
Fog lights       325  
Remote start       350 350
2LT Equipment Group 3,024        
RS Package 1,210 1,188      
Temporary spare tire 132        
Sunroof 792 792 792    
2SS Equipment Group   3,456      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160 160
Tech Package       1,204 1,204
Universal garage door opener       60 60
Fog lights       260  
Remote start       280 280
Options (change) 5,575 5,850 900 2,350 2,025
Options (change) 5,158 5,436 792 1,964 1,704
Destination 900 900 900 795 795
Total Price $31,755 $39,030 $55,895 $25,695 $25,720
Total Invoice $30,327 $37,325 $53,623 $24,327 $24,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,951
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTSSZL1i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine323hp V6426hp V8580hp V8155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)245, 9245, 9245, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20285/35-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$31,755$39,030$55,895$25,695$25,720
Adjustments for Features0-150-1,850-1,005-855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,755$38,880$54,045$24,690$24,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,125$22,290$0$175
Total Invoice$30,327$37,325$53,623$24,327$24,400
Adjustments for Features0-143-1,775-951-811
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,327$37,182$51,848$23,376$23,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,855$21,521$0$213

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelCamaroCamaroCamaroMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTSSZL1i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key    $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Performance traction management  $250  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Dual-zone climate control    $125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200  
Hood scoop $100   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Boost gauge  $75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Performance meter  $150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Transmission temperature gauge$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Metal pedals  $75  
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100  
No-lift shift  $50  
Total Value of Features$2,195$2,345$4,045$3,200$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$1,850$1,005$855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143-1,775-951-811

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelCamaroMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.3 in103.9 in
Length190.4 in180.9 in
Width75.5 in69.1 in
Height54.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,781 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom29.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
245/50R19 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Remote start150Yes
USB port25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested182556%
Total Not Requested142544%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Camaro SS

2SS Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Auxiliary gauges0No
Transmission temperature gauge75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Boston Acoustics, 245W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Remote start150Yes
USB port25No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested167562%
Total Not Requested102538%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
245/45ZR20 tires200No
275/40ZR20 tires200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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