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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: $29,320

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $9,595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $32,010 $38,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325    
Personal Connectivity Package       340  
Sunroof       1,400 1,400
Leather seating surfaces       1,775  
2LT Equipment Group       2,580  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260    
Personal Connectivity Package       299  
Sunroof       1,232 1,232
Leather seating surfaces       1,562  
2LT Equipment Group       2,451  
Options (change) 325 325 325 6,095 1,400
Options (change) 260 260 260 5,544 1,232
Destination 995 995 995 810 810
Total Price $29,320 $32,370 $35,220 $38,915 $40,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,601
Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4281hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$29,320$32,370$35,220$38,915$40,460
Adjustments for Features-1,150-2,400-2,4000-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,170$29,970$32,820$38,915$39,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,650$0$820

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20212021202120112011
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3TraverseTraverse
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLTLTZ
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Power liftgate   $350$350
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Rear wiper$175  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)   $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD player   $125$125
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225$225
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
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 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$7,700$8,950$8,950$6,550$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$2,400$2,400$0$725
Value of Feature Adjustments-49-93-860-688

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20212011
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 Weight3,093 lb.4,791 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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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%
Personal Connectivity Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested70049%
Total Not Requested72551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

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

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