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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: $25,515

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,323

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $3,402

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Equinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $28,115
Base Invoice $22,952 $26,288
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40  
Satellite radio 430  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Side curtain airbags   395
Leather seating surfaces   595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32  
Satellite radio 344  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Side curtain airbags   328
Leather seating surfaces   494
Options (change) 720 990
Options (change) 576 822
Destination 795 615
Total Price $25,515 $29,720
Total Invoice $24,323 $27,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,824
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Equinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4264hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,515$29,720
Adjustments for Features0-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$29,100
Total Invoice$24,323$27,725
Adjustments for Features0-578
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,323$27,147

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Equinox
TrimMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote keyless entry$225 
Remote keyless entry, extended range $225
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Purse holder $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $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
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-578

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Equinox
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length177.4 in188.8 in
Width69.1 in71.4 in
Height57.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,907 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft335.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft367.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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