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Honda Insight vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Insight vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,730

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $750

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,014

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelInsightMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,965 $18,025 $22,440
Base Invoice $20,917 $16,873 $20,991
Navigation system 1,725 1,750 1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335  
Grand Touring Package   1,970 1,715
Navigation system 1,637 1,505 1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148  
Grand Touring Package   1,838 1,600
Options (change) 1,725 5,055 3,465
Options (change) 1,637 4,491 3,105
Destination 790 650 650
Total Price $24,480 $23,730 $26,555
Total Invoice $23,344 $22,014 $24,746

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,791
Model Year201220082008
ModelInsightMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H156hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionCVT-7M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6222, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,480$23,730$26,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,480$22,155$25,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$23,344$22,014$24,746
Adjustments for Features0-1,461-978
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,344$20,553$23,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,215

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220082008
ModelInsightMazda3Mazda3
TrimEXsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,175$3,750$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,461-978

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelInsightMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length172.3 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in
Height56.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.5 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested97530%
Total Not Requested227570%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27513%
Total Not Requested177587%

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