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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: $5,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,572

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $4,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimTouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,445 $16,665
Base Invoice $19,564 $15,832
Popular Equipment Package 1,500  
Remote start 550  
Fog lights 370  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,260
Sunroof   850
Popular Equipment Package 1,290  
Remote start 440  
Fog lights 296  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,003 1,197
Sunroof   748
Options (change) 3,470 2,110
Options (change) 3,029 1,945
Destination 875 795
Total Price $24,790 $19,570
Total Invoice $23,468 $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: $3,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,187
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimTouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$24,790$19,570
Adjustments for Features-1,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,985$19,570
Total Invoice$23,468$18,572
Adjustments for Features-1,7090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,759$18,572

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Sonic
TrimTouringLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$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 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $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 
Total Value of Features$3,950$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7090

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20172012
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 Weight2,967 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
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Popular Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested110055%
Total Not Requested90545%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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