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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: $27,190

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,835

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,642

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,745 $23,895
Base Invoice $30,158 $22,862
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Sunroof 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Sunroof 1,232  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,095 2,420
Options (change) 5,544 2,098
Destination 775 875
Total Price $38,615 $27,190
Total Invoice $36,477 $25,835

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,532
Model Year20102018
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,615$27,190
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,440$27,190
Total Invoice$36,477$25,835
Adjustments for Features-1,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,367$25,835

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102018
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$5,675$4,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102018
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.3,076 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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