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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: $24,845

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,616

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims Grand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $23,270 $24,270
Base Invoice $21,901 $22,339 $23,178
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 60 60
Cargo mat 50 80 80
All-weather floor mats 80 110 110
Remote start 350    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   995 995
Driver Convenience Package   340  
Navigation system   495 495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 53 53
Cargo mat 40 70 70
All-weather floor mats 64 97 97
Remote start 280    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package   876 876
Driver Convenience Package   299  
Navigation system   436 436
Options (change) 1,150 2,080 1,740
Options (change) 920 1,831 1,532
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $24,845 $26,175 $26,835
Total Invoice $23,616 $24,995 $25,535

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $329
Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims Grand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,845$26,175$26,835
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,845$25,075$25,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$210
Total Invoice$23,616$24,995$25,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,616$23,945$24,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$115

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201220152015
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims Grand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app $25$25
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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$1,325$2,425$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,050-1,475

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20122015
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.3,085 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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested17547%
Total Not Requested20053%

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%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%

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