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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: $27,205

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,803

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3
TrimLT LeatherPremierMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,150 $44,450 $24,000
Base Invoice $39,093 $42,228 $22,952
Tech Package     2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Tech Package     1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 0 0 2,410
Options (change) 0 0 2,056
Destination 945 945 795
Total Price $42,095 $45,395 $27,205
Total Invoice $40,038 $43,173 $25,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,428
Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3
TrimLT LeatherPremierMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6310hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$42,095$45,395$27,205
Adjustments for Features-6,105-7,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$37,790$27,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0
Total Invoice$40,038$43,173$25,803
Adjustments for Features-5,807-7,2330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,231$35,940$25,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,709$0

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182012
ModelTraverseTraverseMazda3
TrimLT LeatherPremierMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Boost gauge  $75
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Rear camera mirror$200$200 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,055$11,555$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$7,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,807-7,2330

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelTraverseMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in103.9 in
Length204.3 in177.4 in
Width78.6 in69.1 in
Height70.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
23.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
58.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
98.2 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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