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Dodge Caravan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Caravan vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,320

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $4,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,255

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $2,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelCaravanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTSportTouring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,520 $19,095 $22,245
Base Invoice $20,658 $18,275 $21,284
Popular Equipment Group 1,400    
Bluetooth cell phone link 360    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 565    
Removable console 195    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 595    
Preferred Equipment Package   1,000  
Universal garage door opener   125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175 175
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
Popular Equipment Group 1,232    
Bluetooth cell phone link 317    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 497    
Removable console 172    
Side curtain airbags, three rows 524    
Preferred Equipment Package   860  
Universal garage door opener   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140 140
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,005  
Options (change) 3,115 2,350 300
Options (change) 2,742 2,105 240
Destination 715 875 875
Total Price $26,350 $22,320 $23,420
Total Invoice $24,115 $21,255 $22,399

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,030
Model Year200620172017
ModelCaravanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTSportTouring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine180hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG28/37 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$26,350$22,320$23,420
Adjustments for Features0-995-2,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,350$21,325$21,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$325$0
Total Invoice$24,115$21,255$22,399
Adjustments for Features0-948-2,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,115$20,307$20,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$222$0

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Features Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620172017
ModelCaravanMazda3Mazda3
TrimSXTSportTouring
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Front side airbags $350$350
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera $200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Removable console$200  
Roof rack$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats$0  
Removable third row seats$0  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,920$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$995$2,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-948-2,314

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Caravan vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelCaravanMazda3
Body4dr Minivan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.3 in106.3 in
Length189.1 in175.6 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height68.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,101 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room63.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room64.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room67.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom37.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room61.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
45.6 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
146.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Caravan SXT

Popular Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Roof rack300No
Third-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Interior lights, additional0No
Low-back buckets (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55049%
Total Not Requested58051%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested42540%
Total Not Requested65060%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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