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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: $25,965

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,077

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,010 $38,250 $19,540
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,337 $18,305
Personal Connectivity Package 340    
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Navigation system 1,890 1,890  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775    
2LT Equipment Group 2,580    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Tech Package     1,195
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Personal Connectivity Package 299    
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Navigation system 1,663 1,663  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562    
2LT Equipment Group 2,451    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Tech Package     1,028
Grand Touring Package     2,294
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Options (change) 7,985 3,290 5,675
Options (change) 7,207 2,895 5,022
Destination 810 810 750
Total Price $40,805 $42,350 $25,965
Total Invoice $38,426 $40,042 $24,077

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,336
Model Year201120112010
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20205/50-17
Total Price$40,805$42,350$25,965
Adjustments for Features-3,200-3,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,605$38,425$25,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$820$0
Total Invoice$38,426$40,042$24,077
Adjustments for Features-3,013-3,7110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,413$36,331$24,077
Cost Above Minimum$0$918$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112010
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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
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
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,175$6,900$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$3,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,013-3,7110

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
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.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in0.0 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%

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