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Chrysler 300 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chrysler 300 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,810

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,958

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122012
Model300300300300300Mazda3
TrimLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,670 $33,670 $38,670 $39,670 $47,670 $22,900
Base Invoice $31,312 $32,232 $36,832 $37,752 $46,062 $21,901
SafetyTec Group 2,420 2,420 2,420 2,420    
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 795 795        
Panoramic sunroof 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495 1,495  
Leather seating surfaces   1,395        
Tech Package           1,400
Cargo net           40
Cargo mat           50
Universal garage door opener           75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200
Remote start           350
SafetyTec Group 2,154 2,154 2,154 2,154    
Uconnect Touch 8.4N 708 708        
Panoramic sunroof 1,331 1,331 1,331 1,331 1,331  
Leather seating surfaces   1,242        
Tech Package           1,204
Cargo net           32
Cargo mat           40
Universal garage door opener           60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160
Remote start           280
Options (change) 4,710 6,105 3,915 3,915 1,495 2,115
Options (change) 4,193 5,435 3,485 3,485 1,331 1,776
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $38,305 $40,700 $43,510 $44,510 $51,090 $25,810
Total Invoice $36,430 $38,592 $41,242 $42,162 $49,318 $24,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,724
Model Year201220122012201220122012
Model300300300300300Mazda3
TrimLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6292hp V6363hp V8363hp V8470hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionA8T8T5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6552, 11276, 6552, 11276, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20225/60-18245/45-20245/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$38,305$40,700$43,510$44,510$51,090$25,810
Adjustments for Features-3,400-2,800-5,215-4,765-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,905$37,900$38,295$39,745$45,725$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,995$3,390$4,840$10,820$0
Total Invoice$36,430$38,592$41,242$42,162$49,318$24,472
Adjustments for Features-3,234-2,655-4,943-4,514-5,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,196$35,937$36,299$37,648$44,139$24,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,741$3,103$4,452$10,943$0

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Features Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012201220122012
Model300300300300300Mazda3
TrimLimited300S V6300C300S V8SRT8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600  
Cruise control    $150$150
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof     $900
Infotainment 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25 
Performance meter    $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100 
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0 
Wood trim  $300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Alloy wheels     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 $600   
Performance steering system (optional) $0 $0$0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 $350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,165$8,580$8,130$8,730$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,400$2,800$5,215$4,765$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,234-2,655-4,943-4,514-5,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Chrysler 300 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
Model300Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in103.9 in
Length198.6 in180.9 in
Width75.0 in69.1 in
Height58.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,000 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 Limited

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Fog light, rear100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested107550%
Total Not Requested107550%
Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300S V6

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Rearview camera200No
Fog light, rear100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested107546%
Total Not Requested127554%
Uconnect Touch 8.4N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300C

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Fog light, rear100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%

Option Package Details
Chrysler 300 300S V8

SafetyTec Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Fog light, rear100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested87550%
Total Not Requested87550%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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