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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: $21,585

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $270

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,145

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,860 $16,880
Base Invoice $17,667 $15,805
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Rear spoiler 275 325
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Rear spoiler 242 260
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,065 4,415
Options (change) 1,818 3,914
Destination 660 560
Total Price $21,585 $21,855
Total Invoice $20,145 $20,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $214
Model Year20092006
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$21,585$21,855
Adjustments for Features0-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,585$21,480
Total Invoice$20,145$20,279
Adjustments for Features0-348
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,145$19,931

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$2,150$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-348

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
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 Weight2,781 lb.2,759 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
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested137539%

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