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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: $27,775

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,722

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,858

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Equinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,440 $29,940
Base Invoice $20,991 $28,443
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo mat 40  
All-weather floor mats 60 200
Navigation system 1,750  
Remote start 350  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Technology Package   890
Enhanced Convenience Package   950
3.6L V6   1,500
AWD   1,750
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo mat 32  
All-weather floor mats 48 182
Navigation system 1,505  
Remote start 280  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Technology Package   810
Enhanced Convenience Package   864
3.6L V6   1,365
AWD   1,662
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359
Options (change) 4,685 5,685
Options (change) 4,081 5,242
Destination 650 895
Total Price $27,775 $36,520
Total Invoice $25,722 $34,580

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,024
Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Equinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4301hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$27,775$36,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,775$31,415
Total Invoice$25,722$34,580
Adjustments for Features0-4,834
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,722$29,746

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Equinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
SD Card slot $25
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,495$7,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,834

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,041 lb.4,112 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
43.8 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72535%
Total Not Requested132565%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%
Enhanced Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested10012%
Total Not Requested75088%
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%

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