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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: $26,070

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,251

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020122012
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $25,050 $29,220
Base Invoice $21,717 $23,798 $27,759
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Cargo mat 50    
MyLink / Intellilink   100 100
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
Sunroof   900 900
Leather seating surfaces   800  
2LT Equipment Group   1,820  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Cargo mat 40    
MyLink / Intellilink   88 88
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
Sunroof   792 792
Leather seating surfaces   704  
2LT Equipment Group   1,729  
Options (change) 2,125 5,120 2,500
Options (change) 1,784 4,633 2,200
Destination 750 825 825
Total Price $26,070 $30,995 $32,545
Total Invoice $24,251 $29,256 $30,784

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,659
Model Year201020122012
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$26,070$30,995$32,545
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-3,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,070$28,510$29,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$24,251$29,256$30,784
Adjustments for Features0-2,346-3,263
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,251$26,910$27,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$611

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201020122012
ModelMazda3EquinoxEquinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo mat$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$2,690$5,175$6,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,346-3,263

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20102012
ModelMazda3Equinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length177.4 in187.8 in
Width69.1 in72.5 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,944 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LT

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Remote start150No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested47532%
Total Not Requested100068%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

MyLink / Intellilink
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for external devices0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
App support0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%
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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