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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,700

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,299

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,762

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Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,400 $23,145
Base Invoice $16,443 $22,144
Leather seating surfaces 695  
4-speed automatic 850  
Satellite radio 325  
Sunroof 750  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695  
Cargo net   50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Leather seating surfaces 612  
4-speed automatic 748  
Satellite radio 286  
Sunroof 660  
Side curtain airbags 348  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 612  
Cargo net   40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,710 1,100
Options (change) 3,266 1,042
Destination 590 875
Total Price $21,700 $25,120
Total Invoice $20,299 $24,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $141
Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$21,700$25,120
Adjustments for Features0-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,700$21,340
Total Invoice$20,299$24,061
Adjustments for Features0-3,621
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,299$20,440

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Front side airbags $350
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,770$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,621

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelCobaltMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in106.3 in
Length180.5 in180.3 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,865 lb.3,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft312.4 ft3

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