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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: $30,220

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $11,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202012
ModelMazda3Traverse
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $32,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo net 50  
AWD 1,400 2,000
Cargo cover   140
Sunroof   1,400
Leather seating surfaces   1,525
2LT Equipment Group   3,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo net 40  
AWD 0 1,900
Cargo cover   123
Sunroof   1,232
Leather seating surfaces   1,342
2LT Equipment Group   2,987
Options (change) 1,775 8,210
Options (change) 300 7,584
Destination 945 825
Total Price $30,220 $41,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,335
Model Year20202012
ModelMazda3Traverse
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4281hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18255/65-18
Total Price$30,220$41,795
Adjustments for Features-1,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,020$41,795

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20202012
ModelMazda3Traverse
TrimPremiumLT
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights$1000 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,150$7,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-490

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20202012
ModelMazda3Traverse
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in118.9 in
Length175.6 in205.0 in
Width70.7 in78.4 in
Height56.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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		20.1 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.168.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft3116.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested100051%
Total Not Requested95049%

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