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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,455

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,664

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinox
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $16,262 $23,798 $27,759
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750 795 795
Cargo mat 40    
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Leather seating surfaces   800  
Sunroof   900 900
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505 700 700
Cargo mat 32    
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Leather seating surfaces   704  
Sunroof   792 792
Options (change) 5,525 5,815 3,195
Options (change) 4,842 5,245 2,812
Destination 560 825 825
Total Price $23,455 $31,690 $33,240
Total Invoice $21,664 $29,868 $31,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,150
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinox
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$23,455$31,690$33,240
Adjustments for Features0-3,240-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,455$28,450$29,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$21,664$29,868$31,396
Adjustments for Features0-3,054-3,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,664$26,814$27,424
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$610

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinox
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,685$4,925$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,240$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,054-3,972

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Equinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length176.6 in187.8 in
Width69.1 in72.5 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,808 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft363.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested67546%
Total Not Requested80054%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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