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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: $25,275

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,539

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152011
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3
TrimLTLTZs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $41,935 $20,045
Base Invoice $32,105 $39,419 $18,771
Cargo cover 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750    
2LT Equipment Group 2,500    
Cargo mat 75 75 50
All-weather floor mats 150 150 80
Sunroof 1,400 1,400  
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
Cargo cover 123 123  
Leather seating surfaces 1,540    
2LT Equipment Group 2,375    
Cargo mat 66 66 40
All-weather floor mats 132 132 64
Sunroof 1,232 1,232  
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 6,015 1,765 4,435
Options (change) 5,468 1,553 3,973
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $40,685 $44,575 $25,275
Total Invoice $38,448 $41,847 $23,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,420
Model Year201520152011
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$40,685$44,575$25,275
Adjustments for Features-4,750-6,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,935$37,750$25,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,815$0
Total Invoice$38,448$41,847$23,539
Adjustments for Features-4,489-6,4070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,959$35,440$23,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,481$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152011
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 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$6,550$8,625$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$6,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,489-6,4070

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
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.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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
70.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%

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