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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: $5,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,652

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,936

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,855 $20,445
Base Invoice $15,221 $19,564
Dragon Green Promotional Package 1,245  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390 1,050
Cargo net 60 50
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Popular Equipment Package   1,500
Fog lights   370
Remote start   550
Dragon Green Promotional Package 1,096  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334 1,003
Cargo net 53 40
All-weather floor mats 123 80
Popular Equipment Package   1,290
Fog lights   296
Remote start   440
Options (change) 2,835 3,620
Options (change) 2,606 3,149
Destination 825 875
Total Price $19,515 $24,940
Total Invoice $18,652 $23,588

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,158
Model Year20152017
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-18
Total Price$19,515$24,940
Adjustments for Features0-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,515$23,060
Total Invoice$18,652$23,588
Adjustments for Features0-1,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,652$21,810

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152017
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$2,220$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,778

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152017
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 Weight2,792 lb.2,967 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 Volume14.9 ft312.4 ft3

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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 Touring

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70535%

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