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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: $20,215

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,246

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $3,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,570 $19,545
Base Invoice $15,909 $18,303
Sunroof 1,150  
Floor mats 85  
Cargo mat 80 50
Cargo tray 70 60
Sunroof wind deflector 85 60
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Rear spoiler 375  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Satellite radio   430
Sunroof 1,047  
Floor mats 68  
Cargo mat 64 40
Cargo tray 57 48
Sunroof wind deflector 68 48
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Rear spoiler 338  
Leather seating surfaces 728  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,970 3,810
Options (change) 2,662 3,473
Destination 675 795
Total Price $20,215 $24,150
Total Invoice $19,246 $22,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,806
Model Year20082011
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,215$24,150
Adjustments for Features0-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,215$22,525
Total Invoice$19,246$22,571
Adjustments for Features0-1,519
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,246$21,052

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimSEs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Outside temperature display $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$275$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,519

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelElantraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length177.4 in180.7 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%

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