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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,953

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelSonicSonicMazda3
TrimLTZRSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $18,135
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $16,989
Dusk Package 2,030    
Cargo net 60 60 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 78
Sunroof 850 850  
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Rear spoiler     325
Dusk Package 1,847    
Cargo net 53 53 32
All-weather floor mats 123 123 62
Sunroof 748 748  
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Rear spoiler     260
Options (change) 3,080 1,050 4,968
Options (change) 2,771 924 4,420
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $22,140 $21,820 $23,773
Total Invoice $20,919 $20,697 $22,079

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,100
Model Year201520152009
ModelSonicSonicMazda3
TrimLTZRSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,140$21,820$23,773
Adjustments for Features0-75-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,140$21,745$23,393
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$20,919$20,697$22,079
Adjustments for Features0-71-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,919$20,626$21,726
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152009
ModelSonicSonicMazda3
TrimLTZRSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,470$1,545$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-353

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152009
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 Weight2,728 lb.2,759 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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested187554%
Total Not Requested162546%
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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