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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: $27,295

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotMazda3
TrimEX-LTouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,660 $43,220 $24,000
Navigation system 1,000    
Tech Package     2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net     40
Universal garage door opener     75
Rear bumper protector     50
Navigation system 912    
Tech Package     1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo net     32
Universal garage door opener     60
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 1,000 0 2,500
Options (change) 912 0 2,128
Destination 1,225 1,225 795
Total Price $40,885 $44,445 $27,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Pilot Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,926
Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotMazda3
TrimEX-LTouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6280hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 7540, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$40,885$44,445$27,295
Adjustments for Features-5,175-10,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,710$34,420$27,295
Cost Above Minimum$1,290$0$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202120212012
ModelPilotPilotMazda3
TrimEX-LTouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Forward collision warning $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Roof rails $250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows $200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HDMI port $25 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Suggestive steering$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$8,875$13,725$3,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,175$10,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-270-2760

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Pilot vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212012
ModelPilotMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length196.5 in177.4 in
Width78.6 in69.1 in
Height70.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,982 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room62.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
46.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.9 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Pilot EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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