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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: $24,070

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $1,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,933

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $16,989 $19,858 $22,146
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Rear spoiler 325    
Navigation system 1,950 995 995
Remote start 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
RS Package   695 595
Sunroof   900 900
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Rear spoiler 260    
Navigation system 1,677 876 876
Remote start 280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
RS Package   612 524
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 6,920 2,590 2,490
Options (change) 6,099 2,280 2,192
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $25,725 $24,070 $26,475
Total Invoice $23,758 $22,933 $25,133

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $589
Model Year200920122012
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$25,725$24,070$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2550-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$24,070$24,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$23,758$22,933$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2360-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,522$22,933$23,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$249

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year200920122012
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
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors  $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, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,775$1,520$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$255$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments-2360-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20092012
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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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