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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,865

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,709

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelEquinoxMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,400 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $20,877 $22,141 $22,378
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Satellite radio 325 430 430
Sunroof 695    
Heated front seats 250    
Leather seating surfaces 545    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo net   40 40
Fog lights   325  
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Satellite radio 270 344 344
Sunroof 577    
Heated front seats 208    
Leather seating surfaces 452    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo net   32 32
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 3,340 995 670
Options (change) 2,773 796 536
Destination 590 795 795
Total Price $26,330 $24,940 $24,865
Total Invoice $24,240 $23,732 $23,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,297
Model Year200620122012
ModelEquinoxMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,330$24,940$24,865
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-1,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,330$23,060$23,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$24,240$23,732$23,709
Adjustments for Features0-1,789-1,459
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,240$21,943$22,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$307

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620122012
ModelEquinoxMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Front side airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Purse holder$0  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,245$4,125$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$1,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,789-1,459

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelEquinoxMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in103.9 in
Length188.8 in177.4 in
Width71.4 in69.1 in
Height69.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested77563%
Total Not Requested45037%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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