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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: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelSonicSonicMazda3
TrimLTZRSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $19,545
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $18,303
Dusk Package 2,030    
Cargo net 60 60 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 80
Sunroof 850 850  
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Satellite radio     430
Dusk Package 1,847    
Cargo net 53 53 32
All-weather floor mats 123 123 64
Sunroof 748 748  
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 3,080 1,050 3,760
Options (change) 2,771 924 3,433
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $22,140 $21,820 $24,100
Total Invoice $20,919 $20,697 $22,531

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,339
Model Year201520152011
ModelSonicSonicMazda3
TrimLTZRSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,140$21,820$24,100
Adjustments for Features0-75-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,140$21,745$23,495
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$0
Total Invoice$20,919$20,697$22,531
Adjustments for Features0-71-566
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,919$20,626$21,965
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152011
ModelSonicSonicMazda3
TrimLTZRSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, 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$1,395$1,470$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-566

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
ModelSonicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length173.1 in180.7 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
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
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%

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