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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: $20,735

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,767

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $1,881

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSEs Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,845 $21,300 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $17,113 $20,373 $21,568 $21,901
Sunroof 1,150      
Floor mats 85      
Cargo mat 80 50 50 50
Cargo tray 70 60 60 60
Bluetooth cell phone link 325      
Sunroof wind deflector 85 60 60 60
Rear spoiler 375      
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Fog lights     325  
Sunroof 1,047      
Floor mats 68      
Cargo mat 64 40 40 40
Cargo tray 57 48 48 48
Bluetooth cell phone link 292      
Sunroof wind deflector 68 48 48 48
Rear spoiler 338      
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 2,170 600 925 600
Options (change) 1,934 480 740 480
Destination 720 795 795 795
Total Price $20,735 $22,695 $24,270 $24,295
Total Invoice $19,767 $21,648 $23,103 $23,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $909
Model Year2010201220122012
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSEs Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,735$22,695$24,270$24,295
Adjustments for Features0-125-2,550-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,735$22,570$21,720$21,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$175
Total Invoice$19,767$21,648$23,103$23,176
Adjustments for Features0-119-2,427-2,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,767$21,529$20,676$20,887
Cost Above Minimum$0$853$0$211

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2010201220122012
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSEs Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Navigation system  $600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,375$1,500$3,925$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$2,550$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119-2,427-2,289

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102012
ModelElantraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length177.4 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft311.8 ft3

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