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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: $26,060

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,243

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,727

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelEquinoxMazda3
TrimSportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,115 $23,195
Base Invoice $26,288 $21,717
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 890  
Side curtain airbags 395  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Satellite radio   430
Rear bumper protector   50
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 739  
Side curtain airbags 328  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Satellite radio   344
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 1,285 2,115
Options (change) 1,067 1,776
Destination 615 750
Total Price $30,015 $26,060
Total Invoice $27,970 $24,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,312
Model Year20082010
ModelEquinoxMazda3
TrimSportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,015$26,060
Adjustments for Features-4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,570$26,060
Total Invoice$27,970$24,243
Adjustments for Features-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,555$24,243

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
ModelEquinoxMazda3
TrimSportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry $225
Remote keyless entry, extended range$225 
Remote start$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Front side airbags $350
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$4,545$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4150

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,907 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.1 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90042%
Total Not Requested125058%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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