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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: $20,525

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,601

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $24,000
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $22,952
Satellite radio     430 430 430 430 430
Satellite radio     344 344 344 344 344
Options (change) 0 0 430 430 430 430 430
Options (change) 0 0 344 344 344 344 344
Destination 670 670 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $20,525 $23,025 $24,375 $24,625 $25,225
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $19,601 $21,989 $23,280 $23,517 $24,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,213
Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$20,525$23,025$24,375$24,625$25,225
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,075-3,030-5,530-5,305-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$19,450$19,995$18,845$19,320$22,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$605$1,150$0$475$3,175
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$19,601$21,989$23,280$23,517$24,091
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,027-2,894-5,282-5,066-3,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$18,574$19,095$17,998$18,451$21,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$576$1,097$0$453$3,032

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820122012201220122012
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0     
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100  
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key   $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150     
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$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$0     
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential      $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0 $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275     
Hood scoop      $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50     
Sunroof   $900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
Navigation system    $600$600 
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge      $75
Fog lights   $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$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$50$50
Door sill trim plates      $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats    $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75     
Memory system, driver seat    $200$200 
Metal pedals      $75
Partial leather seating sufaces      $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Removable second row seats$0$0     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0     
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Total Value of Features$845$1,070$1,920$3,875$6,375$6,150$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,075$3,030$5,530$5,305$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,027-2,894-5,282-5,066-3,061

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,434 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft342.8 ft3

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