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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: $19,515

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $375

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,374

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $278

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,855 $13,710
Base Invoice $15,221 $12,848
Dragon Green Promotional Package 1,245  
Cargo net 60 40
All-weather floor mats 140 60
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   890
Touring Package   2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
Fog lights   300
Rear spoiler   325
Satellite radio   430
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
Dragon Green Promotional Package 1,096  
Cargo net 53 32
All-weather floor mats 123 48
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.   765
Touring Package   2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
Fog lights   240
Rear spoiler   260
Satellite radio   344
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 2,835 5,620
Options (change) 2,606 4,966
Destination 825 560
Total Price $19,515 $19,890
Total Invoice $18,652 $18,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,514
Model Year20152006
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$19,515$19,890
Adjustments for Features-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,640$19,890
Total Invoice$18,652$18,374
Adjustments for Features-1,7920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,860$18,374

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152006
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$3,350$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7920

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152006
ModelSonicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length173.1 in178.3 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height59.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,792 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

Dragon Green Promotional Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Paint, special green0No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55R16 tires400No
Total Requested122575%
Total Not Requested40025%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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