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Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,180

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,669

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelCR-VMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $18,025
Base Invoice $23,510 $16,873
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Cassette player   200
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Cassette player   160
Options (change) 0 3,505
Options (change) 0 3,146
Destination 595 650
Total Price $26,045 $22,180
Total Invoice $24,105 $20,669

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,094
Model Year20062008
ModelCR-VMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA5M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,045$22,180
Adjustments for Features-1,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,595$22,180
Total Invoice$24,105$20,669
Adjustments for Features-1,3420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,763$20,669

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelCR-VMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Picnic table$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3420

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelCR-VMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in176.6 in
Width70.2 in69.1 in
Height66.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested160049%
Total Not Requested165051%

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