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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: $20,175

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,159

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $18,135
Base Invoice $17,017 $16,989
Audio controls on steering wheel 245  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Rear spoiler 275 325
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Audio controls on steering wheel 216  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Rear spoiler 242 260
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 1,615 4,890
Options (change) 1,422 4,358
Destination 720 670
Total Price $20,175 $23,695
Total Invoice $19,159 $22,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $461
Model Year20102009
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp 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)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,175$23,695
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,175$21,115
Total Invoice$19,159$22,017
Adjustments for Features0-2,397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,159$19,620

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
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 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Stability control $400
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
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 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,070$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,397

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102009
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
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?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested37514%
Total Not Requested222586%

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