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Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelAvengerMazda3
TrimR/Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $16,880
Base Invoice $24,800 $15,805
Sun / Sound Group 1,340  
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Rear spoiler   325
Universal garage door opener   75
Sun / Sound Group 1,193  
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Rear spoiler   260
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 1,340 6,375
Options (change) 1,193 5,587
Destination 995 560
Total Price $28,330 $23,815
Total Invoice $26,988 $21,952

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,121
Model Year20122006
ModelAvengerMazda3
TrimR/Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,330$23,815
Adjustments for Features-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,320$23,815
Total Invoice$26,988$21,952
Adjustments for Features-1,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,073$21,952

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelAvengerMazda3
TrimR/Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,180$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9150

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelAvengerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.9 in103.9 in
Length192.6 in178.3 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,395 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Avenger R/T

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
iPod integration100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested150087%
Total Not Requested22513%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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