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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: $27,425

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $36,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,979

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $33,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Tahoe
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $61,740
Base Invoice $22,952 $57,418
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 2,135  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50 85
All-weather floor mats 80 225
Universal garage door opener 75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   135
Cargo cover   195
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,836  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 40 77
All-weather floor mats 64 205
Universal garage door opener 60  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   123
Cargo cover   177
Options (change) 2,630 640
Options (change) 2,232 582
Destination 795 1,195
Total Price $27,425 $63,575
Total Invoice $25,979 $59,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,393
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Tahoe
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4355hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18275/55-20
Total Price$27,425$63,575
Adjustments for Features0-10,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,425$53,025
Total Invoice$25,979$59,195
Adjustments for Features0-9,823
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,979$49,372

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Tahoe
TrimMazdaSpeed3LTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Running boards $350
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
HD radio $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height 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
Power-folding third row seats $1000
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$3,000$13,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,823

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Tahoe

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Tahoe
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length177.4 in204.0 in
Width69.1 in80.5 in
Height57.9 in74.4 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.5,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.26.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in42.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in64.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in60.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in65.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in60.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in62.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.051.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft394.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested197589%
Total Not Requested25011%

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