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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: $22,680

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122019
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,685 $23,190 $26,500
Proximity key 300    
Sunroof 900 900  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Proximity key 264    
Sunroof 792 792  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 1,200 900 325
Options (change) 1,056 792 260
Destination 795 795 920
Total Price $22,680 $24,885 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,789
Model Year201220122019
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4186hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,680$24,885$27,745
Adjustments for Features0-1,930-6,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,680$22,955$21,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122019
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start $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, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,345$3,275$7,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,930$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,841-260

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelCruzeMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in107.3 in
Length181.0 in183.5 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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