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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: $26,620

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,770

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,486

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMazda3
TrimLTLTZMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,050 $29,220 $23,700
Base Invoice $23,798 $27,759 $22,191
3.0L V6 1,500 1,500  
MyLink / Intellilink 100 100  
Sunroof 900 900  
Leather seating surfaces 800    
2LT Equipment Group 1,820    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo mat     50
Satellite radio     430
Rear bumper protector     50
3.0L V6 1,320 1,320  
MyLink / Intellilink 88 88  
Sunroof 792 792  
Leather seating surfaces 704    
2LT Equipment Group 1,729    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo mat     40
Satellite radio     344
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 5,120 2,500 2,125
Options (change) 4,633 2,200 1,784
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $30,995 $32,545 $26,620
Total Invoice $29,256 $30,784 $24,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMazda3
TrimLTLTZMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine264hp V6264hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$30,995$32,545$26,620
Adjustments for Features-2,485-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,510$29,095$26,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$585$0
Total Invoice$29,256$30,784$24,770
Adjustments for Features-2,346-3,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,910$27,521$24,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$611$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122011
ModelEquinoxEquinoxMazda3
TrimLTLTZMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter  $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,175$6,140$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,346-3,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Equinox vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelEquinoxMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.5 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in177.4 in
Width72.5 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,944 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47532%
Total Not Requested100068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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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