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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,790

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $5,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,294

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $5,894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimiLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $19,820 $23,120
Base Invoice $12,848 $19,027 $22,080
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395    
Touring Package 2,280    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 890    
Satellite radio 430    
Fog lights 300    
Rear spoiler 325    
4-speed shiftable automatic 900    
RS Package   695 995
Sun and Sound Package   1,495  
Convenience Package   1,150  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,995
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340    
Touring Package 2,127    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 765    
Satellite radio 344    
Fog lights 240    
Rear spoiler 260    
4-speed shiftable automatic 810    
RS Package   632 905
Sun and Sound Package   1,360  
Convenience Package   1,046  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,248  
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package     1,815
Options (change) 5,520 4,640 2,990
Options (change) 4,886 4,286 2,720
Destination 560 875 875
Total Price $19,790 $25,335 $26,985
Total Invoice $18,294 $24,188 $25,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,357
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimiLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4153hp I4153hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG30/42 MPG30/42 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$19,790$25,335$26,985
Adjustments for Features0-3,380-5,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,790$21,955$21,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$18,294$24,188$25,675
Adjustments for Features0-3,227-5,024
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,294$20,961$20,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimiLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,745$5,125$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,380$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,227-5,024

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in183.7 in
Width69.1 in70.5 in
Height57.7 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Automatic start / stop150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90061%
Total Not Requested58039%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested950100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
225/40VR18 tires400No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Sun and Sound with Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Compass0No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested90047%
Total Not Requested102553%

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