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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: $16,370

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,740

Chevrolet Sonic LS   
Difference: $3,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,295 $18,095
Base Invoice $14,683 $17,319
Cargo net 60 50
All-weather floor mats 140 100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Cargo net 55 40
All-weather floor mats 127 80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 200 1,200
Options (change) 182 1,122
Destination 875 875
Total Price $16,370 $20,170
Total Invoice $15,740 $19,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,379
Model Year20182018
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/33 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/60-16
Total Price$16,370$20,170
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,370$18,920
Total Invoice$15,740$19,316
Adjustments for Features0-1,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,740$18,119

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelSonicMazda3
TrimLSSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150
Power front side windows $250
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Manual remote mirrors$25 
Power mirrors $150
Total Value of Features$1,150$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,197

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,773 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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