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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: $22,975

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,969

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $23,145
Base Invoice $19,858 $22,146 $22,144
Obstacle detection, rear 295   495
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900  
Interior ambient lighting     250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Remote start     550
Obstacle detection, rear 260   396
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792  
Interior ambient lighting     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Remote start     440
Options (change) 1,495 900 1,620
Options (change) 1,316 792 1,296
Destination 795 795 875
Total Price $22,975 $24,885 $25,640
Total Invoice $21,969 $23,733 $24,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
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$22,975$24,885$25,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,680-2,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$23,205$23,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$0
Total Invoice$21,969$23,733$24,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,602-2,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,969$22,131$21,916
Cost Above Minimum$0$162$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122018
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
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 
Total Value of Features$1,295$2,975$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,680$2,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,602-2,399

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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