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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: $25,390

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $845

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,551

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,301

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $19,040
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $17,838
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
RS Package 695 695  
Driver Convenience Package 475    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445  
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Remote start     350
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
RS Package 612 612  
Driver Convenience Package 418    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392  
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Remote start     280
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 5,600
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 4,963
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $25,390
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $23,551

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,380
Model Year201120112010
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,235$27,060$25,390
Adjustments for Features0-350-85
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,235$26,710$25,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$23,551
Adjustments for Features0-332-79
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,852$25,350$23,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$498$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112010
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound  $250
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 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,240$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$85
Value of Feature Adjustments0-332-79

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelCruzeMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in180.7 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested197599%
Total Not Requested251%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested23046%
Total Not Requested27554%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
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 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested117541%

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