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Honda Ridgeline vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Ridgeline vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,370

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $11,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelRidgelineRidgelineMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,620 $43,120 $30,050 $32,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
Options (change) 0 0 325 325
Options (change) 0 0 260 260
Destination 940 940 995 995
Total Price $42,560 $44,060 $31,370 $33,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,281
Model Year2018201820212021
ModelRidgelineRidgelineMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 8540, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$42,560$44,060$31,370$33,920
Adjustments for Features-2,665-2,66500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$41,395$31,370$33,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820212021
ModelRidgelineRidgelineMazda3Mazda3
TrimRTL-EBlack EditionTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUT4dr SUT4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power sliding rear window$250$250  
Remote start$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
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$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Dual-action tailgate$200$200  
Storage compartment(s) in bed$100$100  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear defrost  $200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Navigation system$600$600  
Traffic information$25$25  
Truck bed audio system$100$100  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Suggestive steering$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,365$9,365$6,700$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$2,665$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,441-2,44000

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Ridgeline vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
ModelRidgelineMazda3
Body4dr SUT4dr Sedan
Wheelbase125.2 in107.3 in
Length210.0 in183.5 in
Width78.6 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,431 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 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 Headroom38.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.6 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume7.3 ft313.2 ft3

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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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