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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $2,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSports Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,695 $22,900
Base Invoice $18,612 $21,901
Leather seating surfaces 695  
Sunroof 750  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Leather seating surfaces 612  
Sunroof 660  
5-speed manual 0  
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,445 470
Options (change) 1,272 376
Destination 660 795
Total Price $21,800 $24,165
Total Invoice $20,544 $23,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126
Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSports Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine171hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,800$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,800$21,385
Total Invoice$20,544$23,072
Adjustments for Features0-2,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,544$20,418

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltMazda3
TrimSports Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$945$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,654

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelCobaltMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in103.9 in
Length180.5 in180.9 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft311.8 ft3

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