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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: $21,800

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,544

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $2,528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Trims Grand TouringSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $19,695
Base Invoice $21,901 $18,612
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40  
Leather seating surfaces   695
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32  
Leather seating surfaces   612
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 470 1,445
Options (change) 376 1,272
Destination 795 660
Total Price $24,165 $21,800
Total Invoice $23,072 $20,544

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $126
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Trims Grand TouringSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4171hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,165$21,800
Adjustments for Features-2,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,385$21,800
Total Invoice$23,072$20,544
Adjustments for Features-2,6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,418$20,544

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Cobalt
Trims Grand TouringSport
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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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$3,725$945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6540

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20122008
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 Sport

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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