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Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,990

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,809

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelPilotPilotMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,270 $39,070 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $31,042 $35,379 $22,141 $22,378
Navigation system 2,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Cargo net     40 40
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Fog lights     325  
Satellite radio     430 430
Rear bumper protector     50 50
Navigation system 1,807      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Cargo net     32 32
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Fog lights     260  
Satellite radio     344 344
Rear bumper protector     40 40
Options (change) 2,000 0 1,120 795
Options (change) 1,807 0 896 636
Destination 810 810 795 795
Total Price $37,080 $39,880 $25,065 $24,990
Total Invoice $33,659 $36,189 $23,832 $23,809

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,756
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelPilotPilotMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)512, 10512, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$37,080$39,880$25,065$24,990
Adjustments for Features-3,750-6,075-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,330$33,805$24,715$24,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0$275
Total Invoice$33,659$36,189$23,832$23,809
Adjustments for Features-3,404-5,513-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,255$30,676$23,499$23,809
Cost Above Minimum$0$421$0$310

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelPilotPilotMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power liftgate $350  
Proximity key   $250
Sunshades, second row $125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000  
Off-road navigation system$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,700$8,025$2,300$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$6,075$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,404-5,513-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelPilotMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in103.9 in
Length190.9 in177.4 in
Width78.5 in69.1 in
Height71.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,320 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Off-road navigation system0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 512W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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