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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: $20,220

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $4,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,364

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $3,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3SonicSonic
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $16,987 $19,003
Cargo net 40 40 60 60
All-weather floor mats 80 80 140 140
Satellite radio 430 430    
Fog lights 325      
RS Package     800 800
Convenience Package     650  
Sunroof       850
Cargo net 32 32 55 55
All-weather floor mats 64 64 127 127
Satellite radio 344 344    
Fog lights 260      
RS Package     728 728
Convenience Package     592  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 875 550 1,650 1,850
Options (change) 700 440 1,502 1,684
Destination 795 795 875 875
Total Price $24,220 $24,245 $20,220 $22,520
Total Invoice $23,063 $23,136 $19,364 $21,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,242
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3SonicSonic
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
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)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$24,220$24,245$20,220$22,520
Adjustments for Features-2,580-2,4300-900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,640$21,815$20,220$21,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$1,400
Total Invoice$23,063$23,136$19,364$21,562
Adjustments for Features-2,457-2,3190-862
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,606$20,817$19,364$20,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$211$0$1,336

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3SonicSonic
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25
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$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $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  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$4,700$4,550$2,120$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$2,430$0$900
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,457-2,3190-862

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length180.9 in173.9 in
Width69.1 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,774 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 LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32557%
Total Not Requested25043%

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