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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: $20,725

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $2,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $19,545
Base Invoice $17,017 $18,303
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Rear spoiler 275  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net   40
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Rear spoiler 242  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Satellite radio   344
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,165 3,680
Options (change) 1,906 3,369
Destination 720 795
Total Price $20,725 $24,020
Total Invoice $19,643 $22,467

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $387
Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)228, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,725$24,020
Adjustments for Features0-2,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$21,415
Total Invoice$19,643$22,467
Adjustments for Features0-2,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,643$20,030

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
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
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,145$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,437

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102011
ModelCobaltMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.3 in103.9 in
Length180.5 in180.7 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,975 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.9 ft311.8 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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%

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