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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: $18,970

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,999

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $17,250
Base Invoice $16,416 $16,388
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Cargo net 40 60
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 325  
Sunroof   850
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Cargo net 32 53
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 260  
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 4,590 910
Options (change) 4,079 801
Destination 650 810
Total Price $22,775 $18,970
Total Invoice $21,145 $17,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,800
Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,775$18,970
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,325$18,970
Total Invoice$21,145$17,999
Adjustments for Features-1,3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,799$17,999

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082013
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3460

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082013
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,728 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested97530%
Total Not Requested227570%

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