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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: $25,250

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,017

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $32,010 $38,250
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $30,409 $36,337
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Satellite radio 430 430    
Fog lights 325      
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Remote start 350 350    
Personal Connectivity Package     340  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
Navigation system     1,890 1,890
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Satellite radio 344 344    
Fog lights 260      
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Remote start 280 280    
Personal Connectivity Package     299  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
Navigation system     1,663 1,663
Options (change) 1,380 1,055 7,985 3,290
Options (change) 1,104 844 7,207 2,895
Destination 795 795 810 810
Total Price $25,325 $25,250 $40,805 $42,350
Total Invoice $24,040 $24,017 $38,426 $40,042

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,739
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$25,325$25,250$40,805$42,350
Adjustments for Features-3500-4,225-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,975$25,250$36,580$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$820
Total Invoice$24,040$24,017$38,426$40,042
Adjustments for Features-3320-3,979-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,708$24,017$34,447$35,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$915

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100$1100
6-speed manual $150  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
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 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
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
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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 $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$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,525$2,175$6,400$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$4,225$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320-3,979-4,680

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122011
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 Weight2,897 lb.4,791 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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		42.8 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%
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 link100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Total Requested47533%
Total Not Requested95067%

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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