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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: $30,195

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $11,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,760 $27,500
Cargo cover 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,525  
2LT Equipment Group 3,145  
Sunroof 1,400  
AWD 2,000 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Cargo cover 123  
Leather seating surfaces 1,342  
2LT Equipment Group 2,987  
Sunroof 1,232  
AWD 1,900 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 8,210 1,775
Options (change) 7,584 300
Destination 825 920
Total Price $41,795 $30,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,359
Model Year20122019
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,795$30,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,795$28,995

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,950$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-48

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelTraverseMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in107.3 in
Length205.0 in175.6 in
Width78.4 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight5,066 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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