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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: $27,745

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMazda3
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,120 $29,770 $43,875 $26,500
SXT Plus Package 2,000      
Electronics Convenience Group 695      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Temporary spare tire 75 75    
R/T Plus Package   2,000    
Xenon HID headlights   695    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
SXT Plus Package 1,780      
Electronics Convenience Group 619      
Sunroof 886 886 886  
Temporary spare tire 67 67    
R/T Plus Package   1,780    
Xenon HID headlights   619    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Options (change) 3,765 3,765 995 325
Options (change) 3,352 3,352 886 260
Destination 995 995 995 920
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $29,880 $34,530 $46,865 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,341
Model Year2012201220122019
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMazda3
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine305hp V6376hp V8470hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18245/45-20215/45-18
Total Price$29,880$34,530$46,865$27,745
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,115-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,530$34,530$45,750$22,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,000$16,220$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122019
ModelChallengerChallengerChallengerMazda3
TrimSXTR/TSRT8 392Premium
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote start$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100$100 
Hood scoop$100$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
HD radio   $50
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $1000
Performance meter  $150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,065$2,715$3,830$7,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,115$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-3350-1,079-217

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelChallengerMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.0 in107.3 in
Length197.7 in183.5 in
Width75.7 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger SXT

SXT Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver50Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested161569%
Total Not Requested72531%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested15035%
Total Not Requested27565%

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
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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