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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: $22,975

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,969

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $2,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $20,685 $23,190
Base Invoice $22,144 $19,858 $22,146
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495 295  
Remote start 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396 260  
Remote start 440    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 1,620 1,495 900
Options (change) 1,296 1,316 792
Destination 875 795 795
Total Price $25,640 $22,975 $24,885
Total Invoice $24,315 $21,969 $23,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $53
Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
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$25,640$22,975$24,885
Adjustments for Features-2,5300-1,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,110$22,975$23,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$230
Total Invoice$24,315$21,969$23,733
Adjustments for Features-2,3990-1,602
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,916$21,969$22,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$162

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimGrand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 $150
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10 
Visor mirror, passenger $10 
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
Total Value of Features$3,825$1,295$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,530$0$1,680
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3990-1,602

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20182012
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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