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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: $25,515

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,590

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $32,760 $39,035
Base Invoice $17,446 $31,122 $37,083
Grand Touring Package 2,270    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Cargo net 40    
Remote start 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,890 1,890
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo cover   140 140
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,525  
2LT Equipment Group   3,145  
Grand Touring Package 2,117    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Cargo net 32    
Remote start 280    
Navigation system 1,677 1,663 1,663
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo cover   123 123
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,342  
2LT Equipment Group   2,987  
Options (change) 6,220 8,100 3,430
Options (change) 5,474 7,347 3,018
Destination 670 825 825
Total Price $25,515 $41,685 $43,290
Total Invoice $23,590 $39,294 $40,926

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,274
Model Year200920122012
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$25,515$41,685$43,290
Adjustments for Features0-4,700-5,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$36,985$37,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$930
Total Invoice$23,590$39,294$40,926
Adjustments for Features0-4,430-5,081
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,590$34,864$35,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$981

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920122012
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 
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
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$75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,850$6,550$7,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,430-5,081

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092012
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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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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested80041%
Total Not Requested115059%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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