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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,665 $19,595 $22,745
Base Invoice $15,832 $18,753 $21,761
Sunroof 850    
Technology Package   1,600  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Sunroof 748    
Technology Package   1,376  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 850 2,650 1,050
Options (change) 748 2,379 1,005
Destination 795 820 820
Total Price $18,310 $23,065 $24,615
Total Invoice $17,375 $21,952 $23,586

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,621
Model Year201220152015
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$18,310$23,065$24,615
Adjustments for Features0-2,055-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,310$21,010$21,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$17,375$21,952$23,586
Adjustments for Features0-1,956-3,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,375$19,996$20,467
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$471

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220152015
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $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
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,120$3,175$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,956-3,119

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
ModelSonicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.1 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,727 lb.2,917 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

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%

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