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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,560

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,677

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelTahoeTahoeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,915 $48,550 $20,045
Base Invoice $35,641 $44,423 $18,771
2LT Equipment Group 2,525    
Sunroof 995 995  
Navigation system 2,500 2,500  
Bose 250W 9 speakers 500    
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Tech Package     1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Rear bumper protector     50
2LT Equipment Group 2,310    
Sunroof 826 826  
Navigation system 2,075 2,075  
Bose 250W 9 speakers 415    
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Tech Package     1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 6,520 3,495 5,720
Options (change) 5,626 2,901 5,111
Destination 950 950 795
Total Price $46,385 $52,995 $26,560
Total Invoice $42,217 $48,274 $24,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,515
Model Year200920092011
ModelTahoeTahoeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V8320hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 9300, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/70-17275/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$46,385$52,995$26,560
Adjustments for Features-2,225-6,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,160$46,870$26,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,710$0
Total Invoice$42,217$48,274$24,677
Adjustments for Features-2,025-5,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,192$42,695$24,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,503$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092011
ModelTahoeTahoeMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Front side airbags  $350
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class IV trailer hitch$300$300 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats $50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Removable third row seats $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$6,450$10,350$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,225$6,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,025-5,5790

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Tahoe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelTahoeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in103.9 in
Length202.0 in177.4 in
Width79.0 in69.1 in
Height76.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,266 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room65.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room64.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room65.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room60.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom25.6 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
60.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
108.9 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested102551%
Total Not Requested100049%

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