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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: $24,900

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $34,010 $41,255
Base Invoice $16,873 $32,310 $38,780
Grand Touring Package 1,970    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo mat 40 75 75
All-weather floor mats 60 150 150
Remote start 350    
Navigation system 1,750   795
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo net 40    
Cargo cover   140 140
Heated front seats   250  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Grand Touring Package 1,838    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo mat 32 66 66
All-weather floor mats 48 132 132
Remote start 280    
Navigation system 1,505   700
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo net 32    
Cargo cover   123 123
Heated front seats   220  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 6,225 2,015 2,560
Options (change) 5,427 1,773 2,253
Destination 650 875 875
Total Price $24,900 $36,900 $44,690
Total Invoice $22,950 $34,958 $41,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,682
Model Year200820142014
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?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$24,900$36,900$44,690
Adjustments for Features0-2,455-6,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,900$34,445$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,390
Total Invoice$22,950$34,958$41,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,326-6,428
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,950$32,632$35,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,848

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200820142014
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $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
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,870$6,325$10,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455$6,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,326-6,428

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length176.6 in203.7 in
Width69.1 in78.5 in
Height57.7 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 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		17.170.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft3116.3 ft3

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

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

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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