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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,075

Honda CR-V EX-L   
Difference: $920

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,245 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0
Destination 830 995 995 995
Total Price $28,075 $28,995 $32,045 $34,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,585
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,075$28,995$32,045$34,895
Adjustments for Features0-4,250-5,500-5,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,075$24,745$26,545$29,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler $200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror$25   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,850$7,100$8,350$8,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250$5,500$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146-171-157

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
ModelCR-VMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in107.3 in
Length178.3 in175.6 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height64.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft30.0 ft3

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