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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: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $3,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,840 $22,900
Base Invoice $17,017 $21,901
Leather seating surfaces 795  
Sun and Sound Package 995  
Temporary spare tire 100  
Rear spoiler 275  
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Leather seating surfaces 700  
Sun and Sound Package 876  
Temporary spare tire 88  
Rear spoiler 242  
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,165 470
Options (change) 1,906 376
Destination 720 795
Total Price $20,725 $24,165
Total Invoice $19,643 $23,072

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $273
Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp 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)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,725$24,165
Adjustments for Features0-3,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,725$20,860
Total Invoice$19,643$23,072
Adjustments for Features0-3,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,643$19,916

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelCobaltMazda3
Trim2LTs 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 
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
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $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
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$1,020$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,156

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cobalt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
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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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%

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