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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: $19,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,772

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $2,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $16,416 $16,987 $19,003
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Cargo net 40 60 60
All-weather floor mats 60 140 140
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 325    
RS Package   800 800
Sunroof     850
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Cargo net 32 55 55
All-weather floor mats 48 127 127
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 260    
RS Package   728 728
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 4,650 1,000 1,850
Options (change) 4,127 910 1,684
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $22,835 $19,570 $22,520
Total Invoice $21,193 $18,772 $21,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $634
Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,835$19,570$22,520
Adjustments for Features-1,9250-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,910$19,570$20,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,250
Total Invoice$21,193$18,772$21,562
Adjustments for Features-1,7870-1,628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,406$18,772$19,934
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,162

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200820182018
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Floor mats, second row (optional) $0$0
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$3,625$1,700$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,925$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7870-1,628

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length178.3 in173.9 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.7 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,774 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 kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested97530%
Total Not Requested227570%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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