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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: $18,700

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,369

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162006
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $13,710
Base Invoice $15,509 $12,848
Cargo net 60 40
All-weather floor mats 140 60
Rear spoiler 395 325
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   395
Touring Package   2,280
Satellite radio   430
4-speed shiftable automatic   900
Cargo net 55 32
All-weather floor mats 127 48
Rear spoiler 359 260
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.   340
Touring Package   2,127
Satellite radio   344
4-speed shiftable automatic   810
Options (change) 1,985 4,430
Options (change) 1,875 3,961
Destination 875 560
Total Price $19,015 $18,700
Total Invoice $18,259 $17,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $934
Model Year20162006
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLTi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$19,015$18,700
Adjustments for Features-1,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,115$18,700
Total Invoice$18,259$17,369
Adjustments for Features-1,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,435$17,369

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
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 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
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$3,175$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8240

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
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 Weight2,798 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
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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