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Chevrolet SS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet SS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,685

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,372

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelSSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,575 $22,900
Base Invoice $44,712 $21,901
Sunroof 900  
Full-size spare tire 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo net   40
Remote start   350
Sunroof 819  
Full-size spare tire 455  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo net   32
Remote start   280
Options (change) 1,400 1,990
Options (change) 1,274 1,676
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $50,270 $25,685
Total Invoice $48,281 $24,372

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,218
Model Year20162012
ModelSSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine415hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)220, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$50,270$25,685
Adjustments for Features-5,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,345$25,685
Total Invoice$48,281$24,372
Adjustments for Features-5,6910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,590$24,372

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelSSMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Exterior 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support$0 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,000$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6910

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet SS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelSSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.8 in103.9 in
Length195.5 in180.9 in
Width74.7 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,998 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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