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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: $25,105

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,403

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,045 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $18,771 $29,999 $37,776
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Remote start 350    
2LT Equipment Group   2,225  
Leather seating surfaces   1,775  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Remote start 280    
2LT Equipment Group   2,134  
Leather seating surfaces   1,562  
Sunroof   1,232 1,232
Options (change) 4,265 5,400 1,400
Options (change) 3,837 4,928 1,232
Destination 795 775 775
Total Price $25,105 $37,920 $42,150
Total Invoice $23,403 $35,702 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,368
Model Year201120092009
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$25,105$37,920$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-4,175-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,105$33,745$36,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,630
Total Invoice$23,403$35,702$39,783
Adjustments for Features0-3,931-5,451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,403$31,771$34,332
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,561

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120092009
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimsLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$1,900$6,075$7,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,175$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,931-5,451

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112009
ModelMazda3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length177.4 in205.0 in
Width69.1 in78.4 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
17.0 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.068.8 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%

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%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82547%
Total Not Requested92553%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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