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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: $22,020

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,438

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920162016
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $16,989 $18,791 $19,090
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Remote start 350    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 325    
All-weather floor mats 78 140 140
Cargo net 40 60 60
Dusk Package   1,715  
Sunroof   850 850
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Remote start 280    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 260    
All-weather floor mats 62 127 127
Cargo net 32 55 55
Dusk Package   1,561  
Sunroof   774 774
Options (change) 5,318 2,765 1,050
Options (change) 4,700 2,517 956
Destination 670 875 875
Total Price $24,123 $23,420 $22,020
Total Invoice $22,359 $22,183 $20,921

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,016
Model Year200920162016
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,123$23,420$22,020
Adjustments for Features-455-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,668$22,395$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$22,359$22,183$20,921
Adjustments for Features-422-9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,937$21,212$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$291$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year200920162016
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,570$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-422-9710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20092016
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.2,734 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

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested187554%
Total Not Requested162546%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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