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Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,475

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,033

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelChargerChargerMazda3
TrimR/TSRT8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,030 $35,320 $17,535
Base Invoice $27,697 $32,893 $16,416
Electronics Convenience Group 630    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
CD changer, in-dash 400   500
Protection Group 590    
Sunroof 950 950  
Navigation system 1,495   1,750
SRT Option Group II   1,245  
SRT Option Group I   675  
Satellite radio   195 430
Side curtain airbags   390  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Cassette player     200
Rear spoiler     325
Electronics Convenience Group 580    
Bluetooth cell phone link 331    
CD changer, in-dash 368   400
Protection Group 543    
Sunroof 874 874  
Navigation system 1,375   1,505
SRT Option Group II   1,145  
SRT Option Group I   621  
Satellite radio   179 344
Side curtain airbags   359  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Cassette player     160
Rear spoiler     260
Options (change) 4,425 3,455 7,290
Options (change) 4,071 3,178 6,344
Destination 675 675 650
Gas Tax 0 2,100 0
Total Price $35,130 $41,550 $25,475
Total Invoice $32,443 $38,846 $23,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,913
Model Year200620062008
ModelChargerChargerMazda3
TrimR/TSRT8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine340hp V8425hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6376, 11222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$35,130$41,550$25,475
Adjustments for Features-130-5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,000$41,045$25,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,045$0
Total Invoice$32,443$38,846$23,410
Adjustments for Features-120-4720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,323$38,374$23,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,051$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062008
ModelChargerChargerMazda3
TrimR/TSRT8s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional) $0 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Front side airbags  $350
Tires, self-sealing$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,550$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$130$505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-4720

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelChargerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.0 in103.9 in
Length200.1 in178.3 in
Width74.5 in69.1 in
Height58.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,801 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alarm100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Kicker, 376W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%
SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

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