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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: $24,625

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,517

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320122012
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-Li Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,545 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $25,860 $22,141 $22,378
Navigation system 1,500    
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430 430
Navigation system 1,404    
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 1,500 755 430
Options (change) 1,404 604 344
Destination 830 795 795
Total Price $29,875 $24,700 $24,625
Total Invoice $28,094 $23,540 $23,517

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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: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,689
Model Year201320122012
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-Li Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,875$24,700$24,625
Adjustments for Features-1,275-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,600$24,350$24,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$28,094$23,540$23,517
Adjustments for Features-1,199-3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,895$23,206$23,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$311

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320122012
ModelCR-VMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-Li 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
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$3,000$2,075$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,199-3340

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelCR-VMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in177.4 in
Width71.6 in69.1 in
Height64.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,306 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft342.8 ft3

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