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Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,000

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,780

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelVoltMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,280 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $38,668 $22,141 $22,378
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   430 430
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 1,395 1,055 1,055
Options (change) 1,228 844 844
Destination 720 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $34,895 $25,000 $25,250
Total Invoice $33,116 $23,780 $24,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,536
Model Year201120122012
ModelVoltMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine149hp E+155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$34,895$25,000$25,250
Adjustments for Features-15-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,880$24,775$25,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$33,116$23,780$24,017
Adjustments for Features-14-2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,102$23,566$24,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$451

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120122012
ModelVoltMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,350$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14-2140

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelVoltMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length177.1 in177.4 in
Width70.4 in69.1 in
Height56.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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

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