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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: $20,220

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,364

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,695 $19,795 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $16,987 $19,003 $21,568 $21,901
RS Package 800 800    
Convenience Package 650      
Cargo net 60 60 40 40
All-weather floor mats 140 140 80 80
Sunroof   850    
Fog lights     325  
Satellite radio     430 430
RS Package 728 728    
Convenience Package 592      
Cargo net 55 55 32 32
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64 64
Sunroof   774    
Fog lights     260  
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 1,650 1,850 875 550
Options (change) 1,502 1,684 700 440
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $20,220 $22,520 $24,220 $24,245
Total Invoice $19,364 $21,562 $23,063 $23,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,242
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,220$22,520$24,220$24,245
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,580-2,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$21,620$21,640$21,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$175
Total Invoice$19,364$21,562$23,063$23,136
Adjustments for Features0-862-2,457-2,319
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,364$20,700$20,606$20,817
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,336$0$211

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelSonicSonicMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTPremieri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote app$25$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$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system  $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$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
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0$0  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Upgraded floor mats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Total Value of Features$2,120$3,020$4,700$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,580$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-862-2,457-2,319

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Sonic vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelSonicMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length173.9 in180.9 in
Width68.3 in69.1 in
Height59.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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