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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,760

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,838

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,302

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $16,873 $30,158 $36,086
Grand Touring Package 1,970    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750 1,890 1,890
Universal garage door opener 75    
Remote start 350    
Personal Connectivity Package   340  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
2LT Equipment Group   2,580  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Grand Touring Package 1,838    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505 1,663 1,663
Universal garage door opener 60    
Remote start 280    
Personal Connectivity Package   299  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
2LT Equipment Group   2,451  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 6,085 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 5,315 7,207 2,895
Destination 650 775 775
Total Price $24,760 $40,505 $42,050
Total Invoice $22,838 $38,140 $39,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,660
Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$24,760$40,505$42,050
Adjustments for Features0-4,930-5,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,760$35,575$36,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$22,838$38,140$39,756
Adjustments for Features0-4,642-5,394
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,838$33,498$34,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$864

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,995$6,925$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930$5,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,642-5,394

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082010
ModelMazda3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length176.6 in205.0 in
Width69.1 in78.4 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested35025%
Total Not Requested107575%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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