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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: $3,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,700 $21,300 $22,550 $22,900 $16,665
Base Invoice $17,888 $20,373 $21,568 $21,901 $15,832
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,400        
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430  
Fog lights 325   325    
Sunroof         850
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,204        
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344  
Fog lights 260   260    
Sunroof         748
Options (change) 2,155 430 755 430 850
Options (change) 1,808 344 604 344 748
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $21,650 $22,525 $24,100 $24,125 $18,310
Total Invoice $20,491 $21,512 $22,967 $23,040 $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: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,750
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$21,650$22,525$24,100$24,125$18,310
Adjustments for Features0-880-3,305-3,155-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,650$21,645$20,795$20,970$17,985
Cost Above Minimum$855$850$0$175$0
Total Invoice$20,491$21,512$22,967$23,040$17,375
Adjustments for Features0-840-3,150-3,013-308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,491$20,672$19,817$20,027$17,067
Cost Above Minimum$674$855$0$210$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 $200 
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$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$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0
Total Value of Features$845$1,725$4,150$4,000$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$880$3,305$3,155$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-3,150-3,013-308

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in173.1 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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