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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: $19,970

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $250

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSportTouringTouring 2.5Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,625 $19,095 $22,245 $22,395 $23,895
Base Invoice $18,137 $18,275 $21,284 $21,429 $22,862
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 875 875 875 875
Total Price $20,220 $19,970 $23,120 $23,270 $24,770
Total Invoice $18,732 $19,150 $22,159 $22,304 $23,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,588
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSportTouringTouring 2.5Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$20,220$19,970$23,120$23,270$24,770
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-5,000-5,055-6,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$18,320$18,120$18,215$17,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$430$230$325$0
Total Invoice$18,732$19,150$22,159$22,304$23,737
Adjustments for Features0-1,582-4,792-4,845-6,593
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$17,568$17,367$17,459$17,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$223$315$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSportTouringTouring 2.5Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
G-vectoring control $100$100$100$100
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50    
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50    
Satellite radio$200   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound    $250
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75    
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Removable second row seats$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,370$3,020$6,370$6,425$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$5,000$5,055$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,582-4,792-4,845-6,593

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelElementMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.3 in175.6 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft347.1 ft3

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