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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,153

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,615

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2LTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $36,505 $42,145
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $34,680 $39,616
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Cargo mat 50 50 75 75
All-weather floor mats 80 80 150 150
Satellite radio 430 430    
Cargo net 40 40    
Fog lights 325      
Remote start 350 350    
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Cargo cover     140 140
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,350  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     495  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Cargo mat 40 40 68 68
All-weather floor mats 64 64 136 136
Satellite radio 344 344    
Cargo net 32 32    
Fog lights 260      
Remote start 280 280    
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Cargo cover     127 127
Leather and Driver Confidence Package     2,138  
Sunroof     1,274 1,274
Navigation system     450  
Options (change) 1,550 1,225 4,610 1,765
Options (change) 1,240 980 4,193 1,605
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $25,495 $25,420 $42,010 $44,805
Total Invoice $24,176 $24,153 $39,768 $42,116

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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: $11,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,812
Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2LTLTZ
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$25,495$25,420$42,010$44,805
Adjustments for Features-3500-5,400-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,145$25,420$36,610$38,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$1,970
Total Invoice$24,176$24,153$39,768$42,116
Adjustments for Features-3320-5,112-5,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,844$24,153$34,656$36,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2012201220162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring2LTLTZ
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key $250  
Remote app  $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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 external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,225$1,875$7,275$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$5,400$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320-5,112-5,851

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length177.4 in203.7 in
Width69.1 in78.5 in
Height57.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,647 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in61.0 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
17.070.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft3116.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse 2LT

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 audio75No
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

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%

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