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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: $25,000

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,780

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Volt
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $39,145
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $37,579
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Remote start 350 350  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Navigation system     1,995
Bose 7 speakers     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Remote start 280 280  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Navigation system     1,756
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 1,055 1,055 3,885
Options (change) 844 844 3,420
Destination 795 795 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,000 $25,250 $36,380
Total Invoice $23,780 $24,017 $34,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,627
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Volt
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4149hp E+
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,000$25,250$36,380
Adjustments for Features-2250-165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,775$25,250$36,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$23,780$24,017$34,349
Adjustments for Features-2140-156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,566$24,017$34,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Volt
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $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 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Surround sound$250$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
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights $125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$3,350$3,125$3,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$165
Value of Feature Adjustments-2140-156

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20122012
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 Weight2,897 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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