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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $5,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,350

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimsLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $16,665
Base Invoice $16,989 $15,832
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Satellite radio 430  
Sunroof   850
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Satellite radio 344  
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 4,525 850
Options (change) 4,066 748
Destination 670 795
Total Price $23,330 $18,310
Total Invoice $21,725 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,762
Model Year20092012
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$23,330$18,310
Adjustments for Features-1,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,625$18,310
Total Invoice$21,725$17,375
Adjustments for Features-1,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,137$17,375

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Total Value of Features$2,875$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5880

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092012
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 ft314.0 ft3

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

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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested97528%
Total Not Requested252572%

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