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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: $20,305

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,071

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $4,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Trims Grand TouringSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $17,400
Base Invoice $21,901 $16,443
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430 325
Leather seating surfaces   695
Side curtain airbags   395
MP3-compatible player   150
Sunroof   750
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344 286
Leather seating surfaces   612
Side curtain airbags   348
MP3-compatible player   132
Sunroof   660
Options (change) 470 2,315
Options (change) 376 2,038
Destination 795 590
Total Price $24,165 $20,305
Total Invoice $23,072 $19,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $702
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Trims Grand TouringSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,165$20,305
Adjustments for Features-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,710$20,305
Total Invoice$23,072$19,071
Adjustments for Features-3,2990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,773$19,071

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Trims Grand TouringSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,200$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2990

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.3 in
Length180.9 in180.5 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.2,975 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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