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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: $25,475

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,182

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $24,850 $31,745 $39,975
Base Invoice $22,283 $23,766 $29,999 $37,776
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Satellite radio 430      
Fog lights 325      
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Remote start 350 350    
2LT Equipment Group     2,225  
Leather seating surfaces     1,775  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Navigation system     1,890  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Satellite radio 344      
Fog lights 260      
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Remote start 280 280    
2LT Equipment Group     2,134  
Leather seating surfaces     1,562  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Navigation system     1,663  
Options (change) 1,380 625 7,290 1,400
Options (change) 1,104 500 6,591 1,232
Destination 795 795 775 775
Total Price $25,475 $26,270 $39,810 $42,150
Total Invoice $24,182 $25,061 $37,365 $39,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,481
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6T6
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$25,475$26,270$39,810$42,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-4,125-5,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,475$25,170$35,685$37,150
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$0$1,465
Total Invoice$24,182$25,061$37,365$39,783
Adjustments for Features0-1,049-3,872-4,719
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,182$24,012$33,493$35,064
Cost Above Minimum$170$0$0$1,571

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
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 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
HD radio$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
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 nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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 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$2,000$3,100$6,125$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$4,125$5,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,049-3,872-4,719

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20132009
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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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%
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
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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