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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,465

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $105

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,034

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimiLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $16,665
Base Invoice $12,848 $15,832
Touring Package 2,280  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 890  
Satellite radio 430  
Fog lights 300  
4-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Sunroof   850
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Touring Package 2,127  
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 765  
Satellite radio 344  
Fog lights 240  
4-speed shiftable automatic 810  
Sunroof   748
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,197
Options (change) 5,195 2,110
Options (change) 4,626 1,945
Destination 560 795
Total Price $19,465 $19,570
Total Invoice $18,034 $18,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,502
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimiLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,465$19,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,465$17,420
Total Invoice$18,034$18,572
Adjustments for Features0-2,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,034$16,532

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimiLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$1,475$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,040

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length178.3 in173.1 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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