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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: $22,565

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,544

Mazda Mazda3 s Touring   
Difference: $2,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltMazda3Mazda3
TrimSSs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,425 $21,300 $22,900
Base Invoice $22,137 $20,373 $21,901
Temporary spare tire 75    
Sunroof 750    
Rear spoiler 275    
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   40 40
Satellite radio   430 430
Temporary spare tire 66    
Sunroof 660    
Rear spoiler 242    
5-speed manual 0    
Cargo net   32 32
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 1,100 470 470
Options (change) 968 376 376
Destination 660 795 795
Total Price $25,185 $22,565 $24,165
Total Invoice $23,765 $21,544 $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: $4,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,753
Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltMazda3Mazda3
TrimSSs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,185$22,565$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-930-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,185$21,635$20,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$23,765$21,544$23,072
Adjustments for Features0-888-3,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,765$20,656$20,012
Cost Above Minimum$0$644$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920122012
ModelCobaltMazda3Mazda3
TrimSSs Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Navigation system  $600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge$75  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
No-lift shift$50  
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0  
Total Value of Features$1,670$2,600$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$930$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-888-3,060

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
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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