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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: $2,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,921

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $2,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3SonicSonic
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $18,791 $19,090
Cargo net 40 40 60 60
All-weather floor mats 80 80 140 140
Satellite radio 430 430    
Fog lights 325      
Remote start 350 350    
Dusk Package     1,715  
Sunroof     850 850
Cargo net 32 32 55 55
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127 127
Satellite radio 344 344    
Fog lights 260      
Remote start 280 280    
Dusk Package     1,561  
Sunroof     774 774
Options (change) 1,225 900 2,765 1,050
Options (change) 980 720 2,517 956
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $24,570 $24,595 $23,420 $22,020
Total Invoice $23,343 $23,416 $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: $1,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $968
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3SonicSonic
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,570$24,595$23,420$22,020
Adjustments for Features-1,530-1,380-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,040$23,215$22,395$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$375$0
Total Invoice$23,343$23,416$22,183$20,921
Adjustments for Features-1,454-1,314-9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,889$22,102$21,212$20,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$213$291$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3SonicSonic
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$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
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,025$2,670$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$1,380$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,454-1,314-9710

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122016
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.2,734 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 ft314.9 ft3

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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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