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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: $24,525

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,354

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $68

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,635 $23,300 $24,850 $24,200
Base Invoice $21,067 $22,283 $23,766 $23,143
Navigation system 1,700      
Satellite radio   430   430
Navigation system 1,577      
Satellite radio   344   344
Options (change) 1,700 430 0 430
Options (change) 1,577 344 0 344
Destination 710 795 795 795
Total Price $25,045 $24,525 $25,645 $25,425
Total Invoice $23,354 $23,422 $24,561 $24,282

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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: $3,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,772
Model Year2010201320132013
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine166hp I4155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,045$24,525$25,645$25,425
Adjustments for Features0-2,930-4,155-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,045$21,595$21,490$24,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$105$0$3,030
Total Invoice$23,354$23,422$24,561$24,282
Adjustments for Features0-2,798-3,979-864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,354$20,624$20,582$23,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$42$0$2,836

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2010201320132013
ModelElementMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimEXi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key $250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200 
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead console storage compartments$100   
Overhead sunglass holder$25  $25
Removable cooler console$175   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
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$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25 
Surround sound $250$250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Boost gauge   $75
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors $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
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$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   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,945$5,875$7,100$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,930$4,155$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,798-3,979-864

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
ModelElementMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.4 in103.9 in
Length169.9 in177.4 in
Width71.6 in69.1 in
Height70.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,516 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
25.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft342.8 ft3

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