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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: $23,945

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,936

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,169

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,450 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $23,510 $22,141 $22,378
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 795 795
Total Price $26,045 $23,945 $24,195
Total Invoice $24,105 $22,936 $23,173

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,066
Model Year200620122012
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$26,045$23,945$24,195
Adjustments for Features-345-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$23,720$24,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$24,105$22,936$23,173
Adjustments for Features-319-2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,786$22,720$23,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$453

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620122012
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3
TrimSEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Picnic table$50  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
External spare tire shell$100  
Externally-mounted spare$0  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, front row$75  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
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$100
Total Value of Features$4,120$4,000$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$345$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-319-2160

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelCR-VMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.3 in103.9 in
Length181.0 in177.4 in
Width70.2 in69.1 in
Height66.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,319 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft342.8 ft3

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