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Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,725

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $495

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,460

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $272

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $18,625 $22,740
Base Invoice $18,137 $17,446 $21,286
Satellite radio   430 430
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 0 430 430
Options (change) 0 344 344
Destination 595 670 670
Total Price $20,220 $19,725 $23,840
Total Invoice $18,732 $18,460 $22,300

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,680
Model Year200620092009
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4156hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$20,220$19,725$23,840
Adjustments for Features0-1,505-3,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$18,220$20,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,565
Total Invoice$18,732$18,460$22,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,408-2,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$17,052$19,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,390

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620092009
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$595$2,100$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,505$3,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,408-2,858

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelElementMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length169.3 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft343.8 ft3

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