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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: $25,810

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,472

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerMazda3
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $29,995 $33,995 $45,925 $22,900
Base Invoice $27,437 $28,725 $32,285 $44,281 $21,901
Navigation Group 995 995      
Technology Group 900        
Sunroof 995 995 995 995  
Rear spoiler 295 295      
Plus Package   2,000      
Tech Package         1,400
Cargo net         40
Cargo mat         50
Universal garage door opener         75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Remote start         350
Navigation Group 886 886      
Technology Group 801        
Sunroof 886 886 886 886  
Rear spoiler 263 263      
Plus Package   1,780      
Tech Package         1,204
Cargo net         32
Cargo mat         40
Universal garage door opener         60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Remote start         280
Options (change) 3,185 4,285 995 995 2,115
Options (change) 2,836 3,815 886 886 1,776
Destination 995 995 995 995 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $32,775 $35,275 $35,985 $48,915 $25,810
Total Invoice $31,268 $33,535 $34,166 $47,162 $24,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,080
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerMazda3
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8370hp V8470hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6276, 6900, 19265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-17235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$32,775$35,275$35,985$48,915$25,810
Adjustments for Features-750-1,975-2,900-3,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,025$33,300$33,085$45,075$25,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,275$1,060$13,050$0
Total Invoice$31,268$33,535$34,166$47,162$24,472
Adjustments for Features-716-1,878-2,753-3,7020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,552$31,657$31,413$43,460$24,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,105$861$12,908$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelChargerChargerChargerChargerMazda3
TrimSXTR/TR/T Road and TrackSRT8s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75$75 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter  $0$0 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200    
Compass    $0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25 
Performance meter   $150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0 
Polished alloy wheels   $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,165$6,090$7,030$3,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$750$1,975$2,900$3,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-716-1,878-2,753-3,7020

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelChargerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in103.9 in
Length199.9 in180.9 in
Width75.0 in69.1 in
Height58.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Alarm100No
Heated / cooled cup holders75No
235/55VR18 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested157560%
Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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