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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: $28,680

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,569

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimMazdaSpeed3LT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $41,150 $44,450
Base Invoice $22,191 $39,093 $42,228
Tech Package 2,515    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Driver Confidence II Package     475
Tech Package 2,163    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Driver Confidence II Package     432
Options (change) 4,185 1,400 1,875
Options (change) 3,583 1,274 1,706
Destination 795 945 945
Total Price $28,680 $43,495 $47,270
Total Invoice $26,569 $41,312 $44,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,636
Model Year201120182018
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimMazdaSpeed3LT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$28,680$43,495$47,270
Adjustments for Features0-6,430-9,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,680$37,065$38,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$26,569$41,312$44,879
Adjustments for Features0-6,107-8,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,569$35,205$36,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,124

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120182018
ModelMazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimMazdaSpeed3LT LeatherPremier
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Hood scoop$100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Boost gauge$75  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Rear camera mirror $200$200
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,150$10,580$13,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,430$9,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,107-8,550

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in120.9 in
Length177.4 in204.3 in
Width69.1 in78.6 in
Height57.9 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.4,362 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in58.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in62.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.5 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft323.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.058.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft398.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested167559%
Total Not Requested115041%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT Leather

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Driver Confidence II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1075100%

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