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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: $28,315

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,968

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,429

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelPilotPilotMazda3
TrimEX-LTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,720 $39,370 $25,445
Base Invoice $31,743 $35,984 $24,343
Navigation system 2,000    
Cargo net     60
Universal garage door opener     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Rear bumper protector     100
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Navigation system 1,824    
Cargo net     48
Universal garage door opener     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Rear bumper protector     80
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 2,000 0 2,035
Options (change) 1,824 0 1,790
Destination 830 830 835
Total Price $37,550 $40,200 $28,315
Total Invoice $34,397 $36,814 $26,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,591
Model Year201220122016
ModelPilotPilotMazda3
TrimEX-LTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp V6250hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)246, 7650, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,550$40,200$28,315
Adjustments for Features-915-2,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,635$37,310$28,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$0
Total Invoice$34,397$36,814$26,968
Adjustments for Features-838-2,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,559$34,167$26,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$608$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122016
ModelPilotPilotMazda3
TrimEX-LTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,190$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$915$2,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-838-2,6470

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelPilotMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.2 in106.3 in
Length191.4 in175.6 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height71.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,299 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large10No
Unbranded, 246W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested36033%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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