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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: $20,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,507

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3AvalancheAvalanche
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $39,405 $46,195
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $36,646 $42,961
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    
Luxury Package     1,585  
Sunroof     995 995
Navigation system     2,500  
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    
Luxury Package     1,395  
Sunroof     876 876
Navigation system     2,200  
Options (change) 1,430 1,105 5,080 995
Options (change) 1,144 884 4,471 876
Destination 795 795 950 950
Total Price $24,775 $24,800 $45,435 $48,140
Total Invoice $23,507 $23,580 $42,067 $44,787

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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: $15,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,920
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3AvalancheAvalanche
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine155hp I4167hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$24,775$24,800$45,435$48,140
Adjustments for Features-1500-5,165-6,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,625$24,800$40,270$41,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$1,355
Total Invoice$23,507$23,580$42,067$44,787
Adjustments for Features-1420-4,782-6,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,365$23,580$37,285$38,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0$1,441

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3AvalancheAvalanche
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$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$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Roof rack  $300$300
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Removable rear window  $100$100
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks   $200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,350$7,515$8,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$5,165$6,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-4,782-6,061

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20122011
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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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested167582%
Total Not Requested37518%

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