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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,775

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,145

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Cobalt
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $23,425
Base Invoice $16,416 $22,137
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 325 275
Temporary spare tire   75
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 260 242
Temporary spare tire   66
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 4,590 1,100
Options (change) 4,079 968
Destination 650 660
Total Price $22,775 $25,185
Total Invoice $21,145 $23,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,548
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Cobalt
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4260hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,775$25,185
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,775$25,185
Total Invoice$21,145$23,765
Adjustments for Features-9280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,217$23,765

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Cobalt
TrimsSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats$200 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
No-lift shift $50
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$2,775$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9280

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.3 in
Length178.3 in180.5 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested77533%
Total Not Requested157567%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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