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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: $23,100

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,092

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $2,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820112011
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $22,144 $17,688 $21,336
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Remote start 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
2LT Equipment Group   2,500  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   475  
Sunroof   850 850
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Remote start 440    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
2LT Equipment Group   2,400  
Machined alloy wheels   0  
Driver Convenience Package   418  
Sunroof   748 748
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Options (change) 1,620 3,925 950
Options (change) 1,296 3,654 836
Destination 875 750 750
Total Price $25,640 $23,100 $23,925
Total Invoice $24,315 $22,092 $22,922

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $777
Model Year201820112011
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/60-16225/45-18
Total Price$25,640$23,100$23,925
Adjustments for Features-1,5250-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,115$23,100$23,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$24,315$22,092$22,922
Adjustments for Features-1,4460-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,869$22,092$22,587
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$495

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820112011
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimGrand TouringLTLTZ
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  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 $150
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,150$2,625$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4460-335

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182011
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 Weight2,900 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 LT

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 seat50No
Remote start150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested195098%
Total Not Requested502%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

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