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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: $20,890

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $770

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,026

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $185

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $20,095 $23,245 $25,095 $26,495
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $19,231 $22,241 $24,008 $25,345
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 670 670 795 795 795 795
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $20,890 $24,040 $25,890 $27,290
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $20,026 $23,036 $24,803 $26,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,834
Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,660$23,445$20,890$24,040$25,890$27,290
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,350-4,655-5,780-8,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$19,540$19,385$20,110$19,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$355$200$925$0
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$20,026$23,036$24,803$26,140
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,294-4,461-5,537-7,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$18,732$18,575$19,266$18,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$355$198$889$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082014201420142014
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
6-speed manual  $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150$150
Console without shifter $150    
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150    
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0    
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275    
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50    
Sunroof   $900 $900
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
HD radio   $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     $150
Automatic headlights     $125
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights    $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$0    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0    
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,045$1,270$2,395$5,700$6,825$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,350$4,655$5,780$8,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,294-4,461-5,537-7,763

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082014
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 Weight3,434 lb.2,798 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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