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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: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sonic
TrimisLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,800 $19,545 $16,665
Base Invoice $14,801 $18,303 $15,832
Touring Package 2,500    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395 1,395  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Fog lights 325    
Sunroof     850
Touring Package 2,331    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200 1,200  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Fog lights 260    
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 4,650 1,825 850
Options (change) 4,135 1,544 748
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $21,245 $22,165 $18,310
Total Invoice $19,731 $20,642 $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: $3,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,044
Model Year201120112012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sonic
TrimisLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,245$22,165$18,310
Adjustments for Features0-880-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,245$21,285$17,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0
Total Invoice$19,731$20,642$17,375
Adjustments for Features0-820-688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,731$19,822$16,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$91$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sonic
TrimisLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$820$1,700$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-820-688

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length180.7 in173.1 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested257588%
Total Not Requested35012%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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