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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,697

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $1,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $18,235 $19,945
Base Invoice $18,303 $17,323 $18,948
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Satellite radio 430    
All-weather floor mats 80 140 140
Cargo net 40 60 60
Dusk Package   2,030  
Sunroof   850 850
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Satellite radio 344    
All-weather floor mats 64 123 123
Cargo net 32 53 53
Dusk Package   1,847  
Sunroof   748 748
Options (change) 3,760 3,080 1,050
Options (change) 3,433 2,771 924
Destination 795 825 825
Total Price $24,100 $22,140 $21,820
Total Invoice $22,531 $20,919 $20,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,339
Model Year201120152015
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,100$22,140$21,820
Adjustments for Features-6050-75
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,495$22,140$21,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$395$0
Total Invoice$22,531$20,919$20,697
Adjustments for Features-5660-71
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,965$20,919$20,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$293$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120152015
ModelMazda3SonicSonic
TrimsLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, 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$1,395$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$0$75
Value of Feature Adjustments-5660-71

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112015
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 ft314.9 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
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0No
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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