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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: $24,900

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,737

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,269

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelCR-VCR-VMazda3
TrimEX-LTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,445 $32,095 $23,400
Base Invoice $26,702 $30,119 $22,378
Navigation system 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system 1,404    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,500 0 705
Options (change) 1,404 0 564
Destination 900 900 795
Total Price $30,845 $32,995 $24,900
Total Invoice $29,006 $31,019 $23,737

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,506
Model Year201620162012
ModelCR-VCR-VMazda3
TrimEX-LTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine185hp I4185hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)328, 7328, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,845$32,995$24,900
Adjustments for Features-1,875-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,970$29,195$24,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$29,006$31,019$23,737
Adjustments for Features-1,763-3,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,243$27,447$23,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$204$0

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Features Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162012
ModelCR-VCR-VMazda3
TrimEX-LTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input  $50
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,325$5,250$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,763-3,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Honda CR-V vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelCR-VMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length179.4 in177.4 in
Width71.6 in69.1 in
Height64.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,359 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
35.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.9 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda CR-V EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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