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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: $21,040

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,146

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,344

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,045 $22,545 $24,795 $24,745 $19,720
Base Invoice $19,183 $21,571 $23,723 $23,673 $18,931
Cargo net 60 60 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 100 140
Sunroof         850
RS Package         800
Cargo net 48 48 48 48 55
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 80 127
Sunroof         774
RS Package         728
Options (change) 160 160 160 160 1,850
Options (change) 128 128 128 128 1,684
Destination 835 835 835 835 875
Total Price $21,040 $23,540 $25,790 $25,740 $22,445
Total Invoice $20,146 $22,534 $24,686 $24,636 $21,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32
Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$21,040$23,540$25,790$25,740$22,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,300-3,700-4,200-1,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,040$21,240$22,090$21,540$21,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$1,050$500$0
Total Invoice$20,146$22,534$24,686$24,636$21,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,202-3,542-4,020-1,312
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,146$20,332$21,144$20,616$20,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$186$998$470$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162016201620162017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Sonic
Trimi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Remote app    $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Rear side airbags    $300
Rollover sensor    $50
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0$0 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity    $0
Android Auto support    $100
Apple CarPlay support    $100
CD player $125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600$600 
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation    $225
Traffic information $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   $25
Voice control for external devices    $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot    $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150 
Compass    $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)    $0
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces    $450
Upgraded floor mats    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$1,150$3,450$4,850$5,350$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,300$3,700$4,200$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,202-3,542-4,020-1,312

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20162017
ModelMazda3Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in99.4 in
Length180.3 in173.9 in
Width70.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.2,774 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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested32532%
Total Not Requested70068%

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