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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: $23,795

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,704

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $1,491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,425 $22,225 $23,145
Base Invoice $17,688 $21,336 $22,144
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 475    
RS Package 695 695  
Sunroof 850 850  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
2LT Equipment Group 2,400    
Machined alloy wheels 0    
Driver Convenience Package 418    
RS Package 612 612  
Sunroof 748 748  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 4,620 1,645 1,470
Options (change) 4,266 1,448 1,176
Destination 750 750 875
Total Price $23,795 $24,620 $25,490
Total Invoice $22,704 $23,534 $24,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $969
Model Year201120112017
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,795$24,620$25,490
Adjustments for Features0-350-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,795$24,270$24,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$22,704$23,534$24,195
Adjustments for Features0-335-522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,704$23,199$23,673
Cost Above Minimum$0$495$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112017
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
TrimLTLTZGrand Touring
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
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power recliner, driver seat  $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$2,625$2,975$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-522

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112017
ModelCruzeMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length181.0 in180.3 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 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 seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Remote start150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested195098%
Total Not Requested502%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 Grand Touring

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

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