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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: $21,400

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $1,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,192

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSports
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $17,535
Base Invoice $18,612 $16,416
CD changer, in-dash 295  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Cargo net   40
Rear spoiler   325
Satellite radio   430
CD changer, in-dash 260  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Cargo net   32
Rear spoiler   260
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,045 4,590
Options (change) 920 4,079
Destination 660 650
Total Price $21,400 $22,775
Total Invoice $20,192 $21,145

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $463
Model Year20082008
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSports
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,400$22,775
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,400$21,250
Total Invoice$20,192$21,145
Adjustments for Features0-1,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,192$19,729

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSports
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$775$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,416

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelCobaltMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in103.9 in
Length180.5 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested77533%
Total Not Requested157567%

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