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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: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZRSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,235 $19,945 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $17,323 $18,948 $21,805 $23,287
Dusk Package 2,030      
Cargo net 60 60 40 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 80 80
Sunroof 850 850    
Fog lights     325  
Satellite radio     430  
Dusk Package 1,847      
Cargo net 53 53 32 32
All-weather floor mats 123 123 64 64
Sunroof 748 748    
Fog lights     260  
Satellite radio     344  
Options (change) 3,080 1,050 875 120
Options (change) 2,771 924 700 96
Destination 825 825 795 795
Total Price $22,140 $21,820 $24,470 $25,265
Total Invoice $20,919 $20,697 $23,300 $24,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,179
Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZRSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,140$21,820$24,470$25,265
Adjustments for Features0-75-1,180-2,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,140$21,745$23,290$22,785
Cost Above Minimum$395$0$505$0
Total Invoice$20,919$20,697$23,300$24,178
Adjustments for Features0-71-1,124-2,373
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,919$20,626$22,176$21,805
Cost Above Minimum$293$0$371$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520132013
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZRSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system   $200
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$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights   $150
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$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,620$1,695$2,800$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$75$1,180$2,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-1,124-2,373

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
ModelSonicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length173.1 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,728 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 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%

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