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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: $23,840

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,972

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,040 $23,550 $16,880
Base Invoice $20,198 $22,490 $15,805
RS Package 695 595  
Cargo net 60 60 40
All-weather floor mats 110 110 60
Navigation system 795 795 1,750
Sunroof 900 900  
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
RS Package 612 524  
Cargo net 53 53 32
All-weather floor mats 97 97 48
Navigation system 700 700 1,505
Sunroof 792 792  
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 2,560 2,460 6,400
Options (change) 2,254 2,166 5,607
Destination 795 795 560
Total Price $24,395 $26,805 $23,840
Total Invoice $23,247 $25,451 $21,972

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $584
Model Year201320132006
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,395$26,805$23,840
Adjustments for Features-725-2,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,670$24,075$23,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$405$0
Total Invoice$23,247$25,451$21,972
Adjustments for Features-691-2,5920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,556$22,859$21,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132006
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,320$4,325$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$725$2,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-691-2,5920

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
ModelCruzeMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,103 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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