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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: $24,665

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,457

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims Grand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $24,869 $19,858 $22,146
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 295  
RS Package   695 595
Navigation system   995 995
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 260  
RS Package   612 524
Navigation system   876 876
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 700 3,185 2,490
Options (change) 560 2,804 2,192
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $27,490 $24,665 $26,475
Total Invoice $26,224 $23,457 $25,133

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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: $155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $76
Model Year201420122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims Grand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,490$24,665$26,475
Adjustments for Features-2,9800-1,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,510$24,665$24,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$255
Total Invoice$26,224$23,457$25,133
Adjustments for Features-2,8430-1,476
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,381$23,457$23,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$200

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201420122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
Trims Grand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights$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  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,100$1,120$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0$1,555
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8430-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length180.3 in181.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height57.3 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
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 audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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