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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: $30,465

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,856

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $25,545
Base Invoice $42,228 $24,438
Redline Edition 2,495  
Driver Confidence II Package 475  
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Obstacle detection, rear   450
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Redline Edition 2,270  
Driver Confidence II Package 432  
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Obstacle detection, rear   360
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,970 4,100
Options (change) 2,702 3,598
Destination 945 820
Total Price $48,365 $30,465
Total Invoice $45,875 $28,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,276
Model Year20182015
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20215/45-18
Total Price$48,365$30,465
Adjustments for Features-6,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,310$30,465
Total Invoice$45,875$28,856
Adjustments for Features-5,7430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,132$28,856

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
ModelTraverseMazda3
TrimPremiers Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Glass roof panel(s)$300 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
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 
Rear camera mirror$200 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$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 height 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Wheels, dark finish$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,480$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,7430

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

Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Traverse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182015
ModelTraverseMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase120.9 in106.3 in
Length204.3 in175.6 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height70.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,362 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		58.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		98.2 ft347.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Redline Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Additional engine cooling0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Black grille (optional)0Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0Yes
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%

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