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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: $21,365

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $1,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,827

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $1,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieris
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $15,800 $19,545
Base Invoice $18,931 $14,801 $18,303
Cargo net 60 40 40
All-weather floor mats 140 80 80
Sunroof 850    
RS Package 800    
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395 1,395
Touring Package   2,500  
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
Cargo net 55 32 32
All-weather floor mats 127 64 64
Sunroof 774    
RS Package 728    
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200 1,200
Touring Package   2,331  
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 1,850 4,770 1,945
Options (change) 1,684 4,231 1,640
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $22,445 $21,365 $22,285
Total Invoice $21,490 $19,827 $20,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $707
Model Year201720112011
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieris
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4148hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,445$21,365$22,285
Adjustments for Features-2,4750-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,970$21,365$21,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$40
Total Invoice$21,490$19,827$20,738
Adjustments for Features-2,3700-819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,120$19,827$19,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$92

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720112011
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieris
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150 $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Upgraded floor mats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$3,395$920$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3700-819

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelSonicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length173.9 in180.7 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested257588%
Total Not Requested35012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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