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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,010

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,038

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $17,535
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $16,416
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
RS Package 695 695  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,750
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Rear spoiler     325
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
RS Package 612 612  
Navigation system 1,756 1,756 1,505
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Rear spoiler     260
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 6,585 4,085 6,825
Options (change) 5,996 3,596 5,972
Destination 750 750 650
Total Price $25,760 $27,060 $25,010
Total Invoice $24,434 $25,682 $23,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $315
Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,760$27,060$25,010
Adjustments for Features-1,140-1,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,620$25,065$25,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$445$0
Total Invoice$24,434$25,682$23,038
Adjustments for Features-1,081-1,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,353$23,789$23,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$436$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112008
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,235$4,090$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,140$1,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,081-1,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112008
ModelCruzeMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested167584%
Total Not Requested32516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

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