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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,153

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,519

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,725 $40,575 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $32,039 $38,141 $22,141 $22,378
Cargo cover 140 140    
Cargo mat 75 75 50 50
All-weather floor mats 150 150 80 80
Sunroof 1,400 1,400    
Heated front seats 250      
Navigation system   795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Cargo net     40 40
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Fog lights     325  
Remote start     350 350
Satellite radio     430 430
Cargo cover 123 123    
Cargo mat 66 66 40 40
All-weather floor mats 132 132 64 64
Sunroof 1,232 1,232    
Heated front seats 220      
Navigation system   700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Cargo net     32 32
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Fog lights     260  
Remote start     280 280
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 2,015 2,560 1,550 1,225
Options (change) 1,773 2,253 1,240 980
Destination 860 860 795 795
Total Price $36,600 $43,995 $25,495 $25,420
Total Invoice $34,672 $41,254 $24,176 $24,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,170
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6288hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18255/55-20205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$36,600$43,995$25,495$25,420
Adjustments for Features-1,750-5,750-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,850$38,245$25,145$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,395$0$275
Total Invoice$34,672$41,254$24,176$24,153
Adjustments for Features-1,658-5,392-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,014$35,862$23,844$24,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,848$0$309

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3Mazda3
TrimLTLTZi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Infotainment 
App support $0  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls $25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices $0  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$5,600$9,600$4,200$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$5,750$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,658-5,392-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelTraverseMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length203.7 in177.4 in
Width78.5 in69.1 in
Height69.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,647 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.2 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
70.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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