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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,635

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $24,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,610

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $21,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Tahoe
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,440 $48,550
Base Invoice $20,991 $44,423
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Satellite radio 430  
Remote start 350  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,750 2,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Satellite radio 344  
Remote start 280  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,505 2,075
Options (change) 4,545 2,500
Options (change) 3,969 2,075
Destination 650 950
Total Price $27,635 $52,000
Total Invoice $25,610 $47,448

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,013
Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Tahoe
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4320hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18275/55-20
Total Price$27,635$52,000
Adjustments for Features0-7,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,635$44,520
Total Invoice$25,610$47,448
Adjustments for Features0-6,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,610$40,623

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Tahoe
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Removable third row seats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,870$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,825

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20082009
ModelMazda3Tahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length176.6 in202.0 in
Width69.1 in79.0 in
Height57.7 in76.9 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.5,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in60.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in61.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in25.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.160.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft3108.9 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82542%
Total Not Requested115058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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