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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $25,995
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $24,869
RS Package 695 595  
Navigation system 995 995  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   450
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900  
Interior ambient lighting     250
RS Package 612 524  
Navigation system 876 876  
Obstacle detection, rear 260   360
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792  
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 3,185 2,490 700
Options (change) 2,804 2,192 560
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $24,665 $26,475 $27,490
Total Invoice $23,457 $25,133 $26,224

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76
Model Year201220122014
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,665$26,475$27,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,555-2,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,665$24,920$24,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0
Total Invoice$23,457$25,133$26,224
Adjustments for Features0-1,476-2,843
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,457$23,657$23,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122014
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,120$2,675$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,555$2,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,476-2,843

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
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.2,800 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

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?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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