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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: $28,140

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,477

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,394

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelChargerChargerChargerMazda3
TrimSXTR/T Road and TrackSRT8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,595 $33,995 $45,925 $23,145
Base Invoice $27,437 $32,285 $44,281 $22,144
Navigation Group 995      
Technology Group 900      
Adaptive Cruise Group 925 925 795  
Plus Package 2,000      
Rear spoiler 295      
Sunroof 995 995 995  
Driver Confidence Group   995 745  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       1,100
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Cargo net       50
Cargo mat       75
Interior ambient lighting       250
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Remote start       550
Navigation Group 886      
Technology Group 801      
Adaptive Cruise Group 823 823 708  
Plus Package 1,780      
Rear spoiler 263      
Sunroof 886 886 886  
Driver Confidence Group   886 663  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       946
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Cargo net       40
Cargo mat       60
Interior ambient lighting       200
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Remote start       440
Options (change) 6,110 2,915 2,535 4,120
Options (change) 5,439 2,595 2,257 3,458
Destination 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $35,700 $37,905 $50,455 $28,140
Total Invoice $33,871 $35,875 $48,533 $26,477

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,659
Model Year2012201220122017
ModelChargerChargerChargerMazda3
TrimSXTR/T Road and TrackSRT8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V6370hp V8470hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionA8T5T5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)276, 6276, 6900, 19?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/45-20245/45-20215/45-18
Total Price$35,700$37,905$50,455$28,140
Adjustments for Features-775-1,650-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,925$36,255$47,965$28,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,330$13,040$0
Total Invoice$33,871$35,875$48,533$26,477
Adjustments for Features-735-1,562-2,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,136$34,313$46,138$26,477
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,177$13,002$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122017
ModelChargerChargerChargerMazda3
TrimSXTR/T Road and TrackSRT8Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row$75$75$75 
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Performance meter  $150 
Road sign information   $75
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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, driver 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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,615$6,455$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$1,650$2,490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-735-1,562-2,3950

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Charger vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
ModelChargerMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.2 in106.3 in
Length199.9 in180.3 in
Width75.0 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,962 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SXT

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Technology Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105040%
Total Not Requested157560%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T Road and Track

Navigation Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%
Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested105098%
Total Not Requested252%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

Driver Confidence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested85097%
Total Not Requested253%
Adaptive Cruise Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested115056%
Total Not Requested90044%

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