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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: $19,805

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,886

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $2,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $17,535
Base Invoice $15,909 $16,416
Sunroof 1,150  
Floor mats 85  
Cargo mat 80 40
Cargo tray 70 50
Rear spoiler 375 325
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof 1,047  
Floor mats 68  
Cargo mat 64 32
Cargo tray 57 40
Rear spoiler 338 260
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,560 4,640
Options (change) 2,302 4,119
Destination 675 650
Total Price $19,805 $22,825
Total Invoice $18,886 $21,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,259
Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$19,805$22,825
Adjustments for Features0-1,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,805$21,705
Total Invoice$18,886$21,185
Adjustments for Features0-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,886$20,145

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Total Value of Features$400$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,040

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length177.4 in178.3 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested150046%

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