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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: $24,650

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,407

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3CruzeCruze
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $17,688 $21,336
Satellite radio 430 430    
Remote start 350 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Fog lights 325      
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Satellite radio 344 344    
Remote start 280 280    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Fog lights 260      
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Sunroof     748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 1,305 980 7,060 4,085
Options (change) 1,044 784 6,414 3,596
Destination 795 795 750 750
Total Price $24,650 $24,675 $26,235 $27,060
Total Invoice $23,407 $23,480 $24,852 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $697
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3CruzeCruze
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$24,650$24,675$26,235$27,060
Adjustments for Features-1500-940-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,500$24,675$25,295$25,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$475
Total Invoice$23,407$23,480$24,852$25,682
Adjustments for Features-1420-890-1,224
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,265$23,480$23,962$24,458
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0$496

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3CruzeCruze
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound$250$250  
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 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,050$2,990$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$940$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-890-1,224

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in181.0 in
Width69.1 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Total Requested197599%
Total Not Requested251%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested25550%
Total Not Requested25050%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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