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Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,900

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,898

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelChallengerChallengerMazda3
TrimR/TSRT8 392s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,770 $43,875 $18,135
Base Invoice $28,575 $42,452 $16,989
R/T Plus Package 2,000    
Media Center 430N 545 545  
Sound Group II 1,195    
Xenon HID headlights 695    
Sunroof 995 995  
Rear spoiler 150   325
Temporary spare tire 75    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Bright-finished fuel door     100
Remote start     350
Navigation system     1,950
R/T Plus Package 1,780    
Media Center 430N 480 485  
Sound Group II 1,063    
Xenon HID headlights 619    
Sunroof 886 886  
Rear spoiler 134   260
Temporary spare tire 67    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Bright-finished fuel door     80
Remote start     280
Navigation system     1,677
Options (change) 5,655 1,540 7,095
Options (change) 5,029 1,371 6,239
Destination 995 995 670
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0
Total Price $36,420 $47,410 $25,900
Total Invoice $34,599 $45,818 $23,898

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,912
Model Year201220122009
ModelChallengerChallengerMazda3
TrimR/TSRT8 392s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine376hp V8470hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$36,420$47,410$25,900
Adjustments for Features-830-1,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$45,930$25,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,340$0
Total Invoice$34,599$45,818$23,898
Adjustments for Features-789-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,810$44,388$23,898
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,578$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122009
ModelChallengerChallengerMazda3
TrimR/TSRT8 392s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Hood scoop$100$100 
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$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Performance meter $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,380$3,030$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$830$1,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-789-1,4300

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelChallengerMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in103.9 in
Length197.7 in178.3 in
Width75.7 in69.1 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested140075%
Total Not Requested47525%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
Total Not Requested67519%

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