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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,178

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $18,137 $18,771 $22,191
Satellite radio   430 430
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 0 430 430
Options (change) 0 344 344
Destination 595 795 795
Total Price $20,220 $21,270 $24,925
Total Invoice $18,732 $19,910 $23,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,026
Model Year200620112011
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$20,220$21,270$24,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,355-3,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$18,915$21,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,180
Total Invoice$18,732$19,910$23,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,204-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$17,706$19,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,039

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620112011
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$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$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Console with shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$595$2,950$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,355$3,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,204-3,585

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelElementMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length169.3 in177.4 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft343.8 ft3

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