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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,250

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,017

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,348

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,745 $39,975 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $29,999 $37,776 $22,141 $22,378
2LT Equipment Group 2,225      
Leather seating surfaces 1,775      
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Navigation system 1,890      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Fog lights     325  
Remote start     350 350
Satellite radio     430 430
2LT Equipment Group 2,134      
Leather seating surfaces 1,562      
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Navigation system 1,663      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Fog lights     260  
Remote start     280 280
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 7,290 1,400 1,380 1,055
Options (change) 6,591 1,232 1,104 844
Destination 775 775 795 795
Total Price $39,810 $42,150 $25,325 $25,250
Total Invoice $37,365 $39,783 $24,040 $24,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,715
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,810$42,150$25,325$25,250
Adjustments for Features-4,200-5,075-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$37,075$24,975$25,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,465$0$275
Total Invoice$37,365$39,783$24,040$24,017
Adjustments for Features-3,942-4,790-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,423$34,993$23,708$24,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,570$0$309

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
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  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Total Value of Features$6,375$7,250$2,525$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,200$5,075$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,942-4,790-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelTraverseMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length205.0 in177.4 in
Width78.4 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,791 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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