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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,695

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,844

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Volt
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $39,145
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $37,579
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Tech Package 1,835    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Remote start 350 350  
Satellite radio   430  
Navigation system     1,995
Bose 7 speakers     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Tech Package 1,578    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Remote start 280 280  
Satellite radio   344  
Navigation system     1,756
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 3,855 1,055 2,490
Options (change) 3,278 844 2,192
Destination 795 795 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,695 $25,550 $34,985
Total Invoice $22,844 $23,830 $33,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,374
Model Year201120112012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Volt
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4263hp I4149hp E+
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$24,695$25,550$34,985
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,270$25,550$33,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,280$0
Total Invoice$22,844$23,830$33,121
Adjustments for Features-1,3180-1,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,526$23,830$31,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,304$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201120112012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Volt
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Boost gauge $75 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,200$2,775$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3180-1,221

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Volt
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length177.4 in177.1 in
Width69.1 in70.4 in
Height57.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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