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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: $27,540

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,115

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelTraverseMazda3
Trim2LTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,650 $23,895
Base Invoice $34,818 $22,862
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,450  
Cargo cover 140  
Cargo mat 75 75
All-weather floor mats 150 100
Sunroof 1,400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Leather and Driver Confidence Package 2,230  
Cargo cover 127  
Cargo mat 68 60
All-weather floor mats 136 80
Sunroof 1,274  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 4,610 2,770
Options (change) 4,194 2,378
Destination 895 875
Total Price $42,155 $27,540
Total Invoice $39,907 $26,115

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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: $12,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,449
Model Year20172018
ModelTraverseMazda3
Trim2LTGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine281hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$42,155$27,540
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,680$27,540
Total Invoice$39,907$26,115
Adjustments for Features-2,3430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,564$26,115

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172018
ModelTraverseMazda3
Trim2LTGrand 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 app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
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 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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$6,625$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3430

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172018
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested120062%
Total Not Requested75038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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