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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: $24,410

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $13,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,986

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $12,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014
ModelTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,745 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $29,999 $19,231 $22,241
2LT Equipment Group 2,225    
Navigation system 1,890    
Sunroof 1,400 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
Technology Package   1,600  
Universal garage door opener   125 125
Fog lights   370 370
Obstacle detection, rear   450 450
2LT Equipment Group 2,134    
Navigation system 1,663    
Sunroof 1,232 688  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
Technology Package   1,376  
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Fog lights   296 296
Obstacle detection, rear   360 360
Options (change) 5,515 3,520 1,120
Options (change) 5,029 2,960 896
Destination 775 795 795
Total Price $38,035 $24,410 $25,160
Total Invoice $35,803 $22,986 $23,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,216
Model Year200920142014
ModelTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG29/40 MPG29/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$38,035$24,410$25,160
Adjustments for Features-3,8250-500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$24,410$24,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250
Total Invoice$35,803$22,986$23,932
Adjustments for Features-3,6010-476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,202$22,986$23,456
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$470

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920142014
ModelTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments $0$0
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$5,800$1,975$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0$500
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6010-476

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092014
ModelTraverseMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length205.0 in175.6 in
Width78.4 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,790 lb.2,797 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft347.1 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 camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested98098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25No
App support0No
Total Requested153068%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

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