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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: $25,085

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,098

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelAvengerAvengerMazda3
TrimSXT PlusR/Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,695 $25,995 $17,535
Base Invoice $22,693 $24,800 $16,416
Sun / Sound Group 1,640 1,340  
Heated front seats 295    
Rear spoiler 0   325
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Remote start     350
Universal garage door opener     75
Sun / Sound Group 1,460 1,193  
Heated front seats 263    
Rear spoiler 0   260
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Remote start     280
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 1,935 1,340 6,900
Options (change) 1,723 1,193 6,032
Destination 995 995 650
Total Price $26,625 $28,330 $25,085
Total Invoice $25,411 $26,988 $23,098

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,163
Model Year201220122008
ModelAvengerAvengerMazda3
TrimSXT PlusR/Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine283hp V6283hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/29 MPG19/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6276, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$26,625$28,330$25,085
Adjustments for Features-1,205-2,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$26,095$25,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$25,411$26,988$23,098
Adjustments for Features-1,150-2,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,261$24,859$23,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$598$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122008
ModelAvengerAvengerMazda3
TrimSXT PlusR/Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
Media drive $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,705$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,205$2,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,150-2,1290

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Avenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,603 lb.2,991 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 SXT Plus

Sun / Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Total Requested165086%
Total Not Requested27514%

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117550%
Total Not Requested117550%
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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