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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: $32,420

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620212021
ModelPilotMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,055 $31,050 $33,900
Honda Sensing 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Honda Sensing 912    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Options (change) 1,000 375 375
Options (change) 912 300 300
Destination 900 995 995
Total Price $37,955 $32,420 $35,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,503
Model Year201620212021
ModelPilotMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,955$32,420$35,270
Adjustments for Features0-635-635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,955$31,785$34,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620212021
ModelPilotMazda3Mazda3
TrimEX-LTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Suggestive steering$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,400$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$635$635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-25-23

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162021
ModelPilotMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in107.3 in
Length194.5 in175.6 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height69.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,054 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.5 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Honda Sensing
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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