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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: $25,840

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,475

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,270 $24,270 $23,145
Base Invoice $22,339 $23,178 $22,144
Driver Convenience Package 340    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 995 995  
Enhanced Safety Package 790 790  
Cargo net 60 60 50
Cargo mat 80 80 75
All-weather floor mats 110 110 100
Door sill trim plates 140 140 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Driver Convenience Package 299    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package 876 876  
Enhanced Safety Package 695 695  
Cargo net 53 53 40
Cargo mat 70 70 60
All-weather floor mats 97 97 80
Door sill trim plates 123 123 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 2,515 2,175 1,820
Options (change) 2,213 1,914 1,456
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $26,610 $27,270 $25,840
Total Invoice $25,377 $25,917 $24,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $711
Model Year201520152017
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9250, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$26,610$27,270$25,840
Adjustments for Features-200-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,410$26,620$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$210$0
Total Invoice$25,377$25,917$24,475
Adjustments for Features-191-6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,186$25,299$24,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$113$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152017
ModelCruzeCruzeMazda3
Trim2LTLTZGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$2,300$2,750$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-191-6180

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Cruze vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152017
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 Weight3,085 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 Legroom42.3 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 Volume15.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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