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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: $24,775

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $335

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,118

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $21,040 $23,550
Base Invoice $16,416 $20,198 $22,490
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 60 60
All-weather floor mats 60 110 110
Rear spoiler 325    
Navigation system 1,750 795 795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Remote start 350    
RS Package   695 595
Driver Convenience Package   380  
Sunroof   900 900
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 53 53
All-weather floor mats 48 97 97
Rear spoiler 260    
Navigation system 1,505 700 700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Remote start 280    
RS Package   612 524
Driver Convenience Package   334  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 6,925 2,940 2,460
Options (change) 6,052 2,588 2,166
Destination 650 795 795
Total Price $25,110 $24,775 $26,805
Total Invoice $23,118 $23,581 $25,451

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $256
Model Year200820132013
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,110$24,775$26,805
Adjustments for Features0-755-2,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,110$24,020$24,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$630
Total Invoice$23,118$23,581$25,451
Adjustments for Features0-719-2,046
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,118$22,862$23,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$543

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200820132013
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,445$2,200$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$755$2,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-719-2,046

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length178.3 in181.0 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.4 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30550%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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