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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: $21,040

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,146

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieri Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,720 $20,045 $22,545 $24,795 $24,745
Base Invoice $18,931 $19,183 $21,571 $23,723 $23,673
Cargo net 60 60 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 100 100 100 100
Sunroof 850        
RS Package 800        
Cargo net 55 48 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 127 80 80 80 80
Sunroof 774        
RS Package 728        
Options (change) 1,850 160 160 160 160
Options (change) 1,684 128 128 128 128
Destination 875 835 835 835 835
Total Price $22,445 $21,040 $23,540 $25,790 $25,740
Total Invoice $21,490 $20,146 $22,534 $24,686 $24,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieri Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,445$21,040$23,540$25,790$25,740
Adjustments for Features-1,3700-2,300-3,700-4,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,075$21,040$21,240$22,090$21,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200$1,050$500
Total Invoice$21,490$20,146$22,534$24,686$24,636
Adjustments for Features-1,3120-2,202-3,542-4,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,178$20,146$20,332$21,144$20,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$186$998$470

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016201620162016
ModelSonicMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimPremieri Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100    
Remote app$25    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Rear side airbags$300    
Rollover sensor$50    
Vehicle health reports$0    
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0    
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225    
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot$50    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Compass$0    
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0    
Heated front seats$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450    
Upgraded floor mats$0    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Wheels, dark finish$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,520$1,150$3,450$4,850$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0$2,300$3,700$4,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3120-2,202-3,542-4,020

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016
ModelSonicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.3 in
Length173.9 in180.3 in
Width68.3 in70.7 in
Height59.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,774 lb.2,855 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 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%

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