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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: $24,650

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,407

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $21,568 $21,901
2LT Equipment Group 2,500      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 475      
RS Package 695 695    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 445 445    
Sunroof 850 850    
Temporary spare tire 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Fog lights     325  
Remote start     350 350
Satellite radio     430 430
2LT Equipment Group 2,400      
Machined alloy wheels 0      
Driver Convenience Package 418      
RS Package 612 612    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756    
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers 392 392    
Sunroof 748 748    
Temporary spare tire 88 88    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Fog lights     260  
Remote start     280 280
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 7,060 4,085 1,305 980
Options (change) 6,414 3,596 1,044 784
Destination 750 750 795 795
Total Price $26,235 $27,060 $24,650 $24,675
Total Invoice $24,852 $25,682 $23,407 $23,480

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $697
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,235$27,060$24,650$24,675
Adjustments for Features-940-1,290-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,295$25,770$24,500$24,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$175
Total Invoice$24,852$25,682$23,407$23,480
Adjustments for Features-890-1,224-1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,962$24,458$23,265$23,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$496$0$215

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound  $250$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 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass  $0$0
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,340$2,200$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$1,290$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-1,224-1420

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelCruzeMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.2 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%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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