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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: $24,330

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $23,245 $25,495 $25,445
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $22,241 $24,389 $24,343
Navigation system 1,700 1,700      
Interior ambient lighting     250 250 250
Navigation system 1,577 1,577      
Interior ambient lighting     200 200 200
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 250 250 250
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 200 200 200
Destination 670 670 835 835 835
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $24,330 $26,580 $26,530
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $23,276 $25,424 $25,378

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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: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,677
Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4166hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionA5M5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$24,330$26,580$26,530
Adjustments for Features-8500-3,830-5,230-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$20,500$21,350$20,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$850$300
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$23,276$25,424$25,378
Adjustments for Features-7930-3,664-5,003-5,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$19,612$20,421$19,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0$809$285

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009201620162016
ModelElementElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXSCi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100   
Removable cooler console$175    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
HD radio  $50$50$50
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
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$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 
Total Value of Features$2,020$1,170$5,000$6,400$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$3,830$5,230$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-3,664-5,003-5,481

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092016
ModelElementMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in106.3 in
Length169.9 in175.6 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height70.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.2,853 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
25.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft347.1 ft3

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