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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: $18,820

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,082

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620172017
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTSportTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,155 $17,845 $20,445
Base Invoice $15,509 $17,080 $19,564
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,390 1,050 1,050
Rearview camera 200    
Cargo net 60 50 50
All-weather floor mats 140 100 100
Preferred Equipment Package   1,000  
Remote start   550 550
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,334 1,002 1,003
Rearview camera 182    
Cargo net 55 40 40
All-weather floor mats 127 80 80
Preferred Equipment Package   860  
Remote start   440 440
Options (change) 1,790 2,750 1,750
Options (change) 1,698 2,422 1,563
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $18,820 $21,470 $23,070
Total Invoice $18,082 $20,377 $22,002

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,415
Model Year201620172017
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTSportTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/35 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$18,820$21,470$23,070
Adjustments for Features-1250-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,695$21,470$21,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$18,082$20,377$22,002
Adjustments for Features-1200-1,359
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,962$20,377$20,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$266

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620172017
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTSportTouring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$2,225$2,100$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1200-1,359

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162017
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 Weight2,798 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested50047%
Total Not Requested57553%

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