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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: $24,550

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $255

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,380

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,115 $22,900
Base Invoice $20,218 $21,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 200
Technology Package 2,350  
Floor mats 95  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 80 50
Cargo tray 70 60
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 160
Technology Package 2,139  
Floor mats 76  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo mat 64 40
Cargo tray 57 48
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,895 855
Options (change) 2,603 684
Destination 795 795
Total Price $24,805 $24,550
Total Invoice $23,616 $23,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $549
Model Year20132012
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,805$24,550
Adjustments for Features-8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,980$24,550
Total Invoice$23,616$23,380
Adjustments for Features-7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,831$23,380

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelElantraMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,950$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7850

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelElantraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height56.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Ionizing air filtration50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested120059%
Total Not Requested85041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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