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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,775

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,507

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Avalanche
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $47,000
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $43,710
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Remote start 350 350  
Fog lights 325    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Sunroof     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo mat 40 40  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Remote start 280 280  
Fog lights 260    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Sunroof     876
Options (change) 1,430 1,105 995
Options (change) 1,144 884 876
Destination 795 795 995
Total Price $24,775 $24,800 $48,990
Total Invoice $23,507 $23,580 $45,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,024
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Avalanche
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine155hp I4167hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17275/55-20
Total Price$24,775$24,800$48,990
Adjustments for Features-1500-6,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,625$24,800$42,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$23,507$23,580$45,581
Adjustments for Features-1420-6,192
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,365$23,580$39,389
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Avalanche
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Midgate  $400
Rigid bed cover  $700
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window  $100
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,100$8,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-6,192

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Avalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.0 in
Length180.9 in221.3 in
Width69.1 in79.1 in
Height57.9 in76.6 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.5,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
11.8 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8101.1 ft3

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