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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: $27,515

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,795 $23,895
Base Invoice $32,105 $22,862
2LT Equipment Group 2,500  
Cargo cover 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,750  
Sunroof 1,400  
Cargo mat 75 75
All-weather floor mats 150 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   50
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
2LT Equipment Group 2,375  
Cargo cover 123  
Leather seating surfaces 1,540  
Sunroof 1,232  
Cargo mat 66 60
All-weather floor mats 132 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 352  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,415 2,745
Options (change) 5,820 2,358
Destination 875 875
Total Price $41,085 $27,515
Total Invoice $38,800 $26,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,273
Model Year20152017
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$41,085$27,515
Adjustments for Features-2,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,510$27,515
Total Invoice$38,800$26,095
Adjustments for Features-2,4320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,368$26,095

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152017
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimLTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
G-vectoring control $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
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 
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 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,275$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4320

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152017
ModelTraverseMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in106.3 in
Length203.7 in175.6 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,646 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 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		70.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		116.3 ft347.1 ft3

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

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
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0Yes
Voice control for audio system25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested80048%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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