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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: $24,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimsLTLTZSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,680 $23,905 $27,810 $28,115
Base Invoice $16,551 $22,351 $26,002 $26,288
Grand Touring Package 2,215      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Navigation system 1,750 2,145 2,145 2,145
Satellite radio 430      
Remote start 350      
Cargo net 40      
Side curtain airbags   395   395
Heated front seats   250    
Leather seating surfaces   595    
2LT Equipment Group   1,325    
Sunroof   695 695  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers   350    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.       890
Grand Touring Package 2,065      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Navigation system 1,505 1,780 1,780 1,780
Satellite radio 344      
Remote start 280      
Cargo net 32      
Side curtain airbags   328   328
Heated front seats   208    
Leather seating surfaces   494    
2LT Equipment Group   1,100    
Sunroof   577 577  
Pioneer 260W 7 speakers   290    
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.       739
Options (change) 6,295 5,755 2,840 3,430
Options (change) 5,514 4,777 2,357 2,847
Destination 595 615 615 615
Total Price $24,570 $30,275 $31,265 $32,160
Total Invoice $22,660 $27,743 $28,974 $29,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,396
Model Year2007200820082008
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimsLTLTZSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4185hp V6185hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM5A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7260, 7260, 7260, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/60-17235/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$24,570$30,275$31,265$32,160
Adjustments for Features0-750-750-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,570$29,525$30,515$31,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$990$2,060
Total Invoice$22,660$27,743$28,974$29,750
Adjustments for Features0-687-695-532
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,660$27,056$28,279$29,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,223$2,162

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2007200820082008
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinoxEquinox
TrimsLTLTZSport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed automatic $900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225   
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Front side airbags$350   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100$100$100
Purse holder $0$0$0
Roof rails $250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,600$3,350$3,350$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$750$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-687-695-532

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20072008
ModelMazda3Equinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length176.6 in188.8 in
Width69.1 in71.4 in
Height57.7 in69.3 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,700 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft367.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested137535%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Compass0Yes
235/60R17 tires400No
Remote start150Yes
Remote keyless entry, extended range0No
Total Requested67551%
Total Not Requested65049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Sport, Sun, Leather, and Sound Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 260W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180084%
Total Not Requested35016%

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