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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: $25,560

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,336

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,591

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda3AvalancheAvalanche
Trimi Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $22,745 $40,195 $47,000
Base Invoice $21,761 $37,381 $43,710
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo mat 70    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Universal garage door opener 125    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   4,035  
RWD   0 0
Sunroof     995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo mat 50    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Universal garage door opener 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005    
Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.   3,551  
RWD   0 0
Sunroof     876
Options (change) 1,995 4,035 995
Options (change) 1,755 3,551 876
Destination 820 995 995
Total Price $25,560 $45,225 $48,990
Total Invoice $24,336 $41,927 $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: $15,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,948
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda3AvalancheAvalanche
Trimi Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine155hp I4320hp V8320hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/41 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$25,560$45,225$48,990
Adjustments for Features0-3,930-6,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,560$41,295$42,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,665
Total Invoice$24,336$41,927$45,581
Adjustments for Features0-3,643-5,610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,336$38,284$39,971
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,687

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda3AvalancheAvalanche
Trimi Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300$300
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Midgate $400$400
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
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  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Removable rear window $100$100
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments$0  
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
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
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$3,700$7,630$9,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,930$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,643-5,610

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3Avalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase106.3 in130.0 in
Length180.3 in221.3 in
Width70.7 in79.1 in
Height57.3 in76.6 in
Curb Weight2,917 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.4101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Sun, Entertainment, and Destinations Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000No
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription50No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested197565%
Total Not Requested106535%

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