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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,975

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $2,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,758

Hyundai Elantra GLS   
Difference: $2,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelElantraElantraMazda3
TrimGLSLimitedi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,865 $15,715 $13,710
Base Invoice $12,964 $14,537 $12,848
Package 2 1,100 1,100  
Floor mats 80 80  
Cargo net 40 40 40
Cargo mat 70 70 40
Rear spoiler 400   325
4-speed automatic 850    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     890
Touring Package     2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     395
Fog lights     300
4-speed shiftable automatic     900
Package 2 1,023 1,023  
Floor mats 59 59  
Cargo net 35 35 32
Cargo mat 53 53 32
Rear spoiler 272   260
4-speed automatic 782    
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     765
Touring Package     2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     340
Fog lights     240
4-speed shiftable automatic     810
Options (change) 2,540 1,290 5,170
Options (change) 2,224 1,170 4,606
Destination 570 570 560
Total Price $16,975 $17,575 $19,440
Total Invoice $15,758 $16,277 $18,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,435
Model Year200620062006
ModelElantraElantraMazda3
TrimGLSLimitedi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4138hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG24/32 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/60-15195/60-15205/55-16
Total Price$16,975$17,575$19,440
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,975$16,600$18,140
Cost Above Minimum$375$0$0
Total Invoice$15,758$16,277$18,014
Adjustments for Features0-903-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,758$15,374$16,809
Cost Above Minimum$384$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006
ModelElantraElantraMazda3
TrimGLSLimitedi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$1,625$2,600$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-903-1,205

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelElantraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.7 in103.9 in
Length178.1 in178.3 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,837 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GLS

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested130093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350No
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50No
Interior air filter0No
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested205060%
Total Not Requested135040%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested75065%
Total Not Requested40035%

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