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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: $27,865

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,620

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,010 $25,545
Base Invoice $30,409 $24,438
Navigation system 1,890  
Personal Connectivity Package 340  
Sunroof 1,400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,775  
2LT Equipment Group 2,580  
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Navigation system 1,663  
Personal Connectivity Package 299  
Sunroof 1,232  
Leather seating surfaces 1,562  
2LT Equipment Group 2,451  
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 7,985 1,500
Options (change) 7,207 1,362
Destination 810 820
Total Price $40,805 $27,865
Total Invoice $38,426 $26,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,417
Model Year20112015
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$40,805$27,865
Adjustments for Features-1,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,330$27,865
Total Invoice$38,426$26,620
Adjustments for Features-1,3890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,037$26,620

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112015
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTs Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3890

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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112015
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.2,999 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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See a complete comparison of Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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