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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZRSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,780 $20,095 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $18,791 $19,090 $21,568 $21,901
Dusk Package 1,715      
Cargo net 60 60 40 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 80 80
Sunroof 850 850    
Fog lights     325  
Remote start     350 350
Satellite radio     430 430
Dusk Package 1,561      
Cargo net 55 55 32 32
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64 64
Sunroof 774 774    
Fog lights     260  
Remote start     280 280
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 2,765 1,050 1,225 900
Options (change) 2,517 956 980 720
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $23,420 $22,020 $24,570 $24,595
Total Invoice $22,183 $20,921 $23,343 $23,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $968
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZRSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
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$23,420$22,020$24,570$24,595
Adjustments for Features-1,0250-1,530-1,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,395$22,020$23,040$23,215
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0$175
Total Invoice$22,183$20,921$23,343$23,416
Adjustments for Features-9710-1,454-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,212$20,921$21,889$22,102
Cost Above Minimum$291$0$0$213

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTZRSi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
App support$0$0  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$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  
Compass$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
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$2,670$1,645$3,175$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0$1,530$1,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-1,454-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
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 Weight2,734 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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