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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: $23,455

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,664

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMazda3
TrimSports
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,445 $17,370
Base Invoice $27,531 $16,262
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 990  
Navigation system 2,145 1,750
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net   40
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg. 822  
Navigation system 1,780 1,505
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,135 5,525
Options (change) 2,602 4,842
Destination 695 560
Total Price $33,275 $23,455
Total Invoice $30,828 $21,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,890
Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMazda3
TrimSports
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,275$23,455
Adjustments for Features-1,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,900$23,455
Total Invoice$30,828$21,664
Adjustments for Features-1,2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,554$21,664

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMazda3
TrimSports
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100 
Purse holder$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,950$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2740

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092006
ModelEquinoxMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in103.9 in
Length188.8 in176.6 in
Width71.4 in69.1 in
Height69.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		67.1 ft331.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested215061%
Total Not Requested137539%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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