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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: $22,680

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $5,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimPremium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $20,685 $23,190
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Sunroof   900 900
Proximity key   300  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Sunroof   792 792
Proximity key   264  
Options (change) 325 1,200 900
Options (change) 260 1,056 792
Destination 945 795 795
Total Price $27,770 $22,680 $24,885

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,769
Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimPremium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,770$22,680$24,885
Adjustments for Features-6,1050-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,665$22,680$22,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year202020122012
ModelMazda3CruzeCruze
TrimPremium2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote start  $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, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$100  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection$50  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,450$1,345$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,105$0$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-2650-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20202012
ModelMazda3Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in105.7 in
Length183.5 in181.0 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft315.4 ft3

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