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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: $19,570

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $3,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,572

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $2,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,595 $22,745 $16,665
Base Invoice $18,753 $21,761 $15,832
Fog lights 370 370  
Sunroof 800   850
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050 1,260
Fog lights 296 296  
Sunroof 688   748
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003 1,005 1,197
Options (change) 2,220 1,420 2,110
Options (change) 1,987 1,301 1,945
Destination 795 795 795
Total Price $22,610 $24,960 $19,570
Total Invoice $21,535 $23,857 $18,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,243
Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)30/40 MPG30/40 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,610$24,960$19,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,610$22,660$19,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$21,535$23,857$18,572
Adjustments for Features0-2,198-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,535$21,659$18,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$124$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist $25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,275$4,575$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,198-280

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length180.3 in173.1 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,857 lb.2,792 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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