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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: $25,150

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $685

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,150

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZDiesels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $25,660 $17,535
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $24,634 $16,416
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995    
Cargo net 60 60 60 40
Cargo mat 80 80 80 40
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 60
Navigation system 495 495 495 1,750
Sun and Sound Package     995  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Grand Touring Package       2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Rear spoiler       325
Remote start       350
Satellite radio       430
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876    
Cargo net 53 53 53 32
Cargo mat 70 70 70 32
All-weather floor mats 97 97 97 48
Navigation system 436 436 436 1,505
Sun and Sound Package     876  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Grand Touring Package       2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Rear spoiler       260
Remote start       280
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 1,740 1,740 1,740 6,965
Options (change) 1,532 1,532 1,532 6,084
Destination 825 825 825 650
Total Price $25,835 $26,835 $28,225 $25,150
Total Invoice $24,696 $25,535 $26,991 $23,150

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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: $745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year2015201520152008
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZDiesels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4151hp I4 D156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9250, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,835$26,835$28,225$25,150
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,255-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,405$24,580$27,070$25,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$2,665$0
Total Invoice$24,696$25,535$26,991$23,150
Adjustments for Features-1,367-2,146-1,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,329$23,389$25,886$23,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$2,557$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520152008
ModelCruzeCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZDiesels
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera $200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$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, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,125$3,025$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$2,255$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,367-2,146-1,1050

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,085 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

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