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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: $21,915

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $6,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,595 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 325 325 325
Floor mats 95      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo mat 80 75 75 75
Cargo tray 70 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 260 260 260
Floor mats 76      
Cargo net 41 40 40 40
Cargo mat 64 60 60 60
Cargo tray 57 60 60 60
Options (change) 545 525 525 525
Options (change) 464 420 420 420
Destination 775 995 995 995
Total Price $21,915 $28,520 $31,570 $34,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,893
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$21,915$28,520$31,570$34,120
Adjustments for Features0-5,925-7,625-7,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,915$22,595$23,945$26,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,900$7,825$9,525$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,925$7,625$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-294-342-316

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
ModelElantraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length178.3 in183.5 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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