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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: $23,800

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,618

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelEquinoxMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,400 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $20,877 $19,231 $22,241
2LT Equipment Group 1,130    
Side curtain airbags 395    
Sunroof 695    
Satellite radio 325    
Heated front seats 250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Technology Package   1,600  
Cargo net   60 60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
2LT Equipment Group 938    
Side curtain airbags 328    
Sunroof 577    
Satellite radio 270    
Heated front seats 208    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 577    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Technology Package   1,376  
Cargo net   48 48
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 3,490 2,885 1,285
Options (change) 2,898 2,567 1,193
Destination 590 820 820
Total Price $26,480 $23,800 $25,350
Total Invoice $24,365 $22,618 $24,254

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year200620152015
ModelEquinoxMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$26,480$23,800$25,350
Adjustments for Features0-1,580-2,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,480$22,220$22,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$24,365$22,618$24,254
Adjustments for Features0-1,502-2,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,365$21,116$21,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$478

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620152015
ModelEquinoxMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Purse holder$0  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
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$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$2,945$4,525$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,580$2,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,502-2,660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelEquinoxMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in106.3 in
Length188.8 in175.6 in
Width71.4 in70.7 in
Height69.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.2,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft347.1 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 seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested72559%
Total Not Requested50041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested103045%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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