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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,595

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $35,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,377

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $32,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteMazda3
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Z06s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $55,400 $60,400 $79,400 $23,400
Base Invoice $51,522 $56,172 $73,842 $22,378
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795  
Cargo cover 170 170 170  
Front sport buckets 1,995 1,995 1,995  
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 500 500 500  
Tech Package       1,400
Navigation system 1,633 1,633 1,633  
Cargo cover 155 155 155  
Front sport buckets 1,815 1,815 1,815  
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel 455 455 455  
Tech Package       1,204
Options (change) 4,460 4,460 4,460 1,400
Options (change) 4,058 4,058 4,058 1,204
Destination 995 995 995 795
Total Price $60,855 $65,855 $84,855 $25,595
Total Invoice $56,575 $61,225 $78,895 $24,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,640
Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteMazda3
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Z06s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine455hp V8460hp V8650hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionM7M7M7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19285/30-19205/50-17
Total Price$60,855$65,855$84,855$25,595
Adjustments for Features-600-1,300-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,255$64,555$82,155$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$21,900$0
Total Invoice$56,575$61,225$78,895$24,377
Adjustments for Features-558-1,209-2,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,017$60,016$76,385$24,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,999$20,368$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162012
ModelCorvetteCorvetteCorvetteMazda3
TrimStingrayStingray Z51Z06s Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manual$300$300$300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Performance traction management  $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Differential cooler $0$0 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dry-sump oil system (optional) $0$0 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Carbon fiber hood  $0 
Larger rear spoiler $200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Removable roof section (opaque)$1000$1000$1000 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Performance data recorder$200$200$200 
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Video recorder$300$300$300 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel$150$150$150 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Transmission 
Close-ratio gearing (optional) $0  
Launch control$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,950$5,650$7,050$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$1,300$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-558-1,209-2,5100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Corvette vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelCorvetteMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length176.9 in177.4 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height48.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,299 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.042.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested051%
Total Not Requested049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested051%
Total Not Requested049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Video recorder300No
Performance data recorder200No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%
Sueded microfiber seat inserts and steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede steering wheel0No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Total Requested051%
Total Not Requested049%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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