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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: $24,865

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $3,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,700 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Ultimate Package 1,800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 325 325 325
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50 50 50 50
Cargo tray 80 75 75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Ultimate Package 1,638      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 248 260 260 260
Floor mats 100      
Cargo net 41 40 40 40
Cargo tray 64 60 60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 2,330 575 575 575
Options (change) 2,091 460 460 460
Destination 835 995 995 995
Total Price $24,865 $28,570 $31,620 $34,170

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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: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,466
Model Year2016202120212021
ModelElantraMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine145hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,865$28,570$31,620$34,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,270-4,970-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,865$25,300$26,650$29,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016202120212021
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   
Remote app$25   
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports$0   
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration$50   
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
CD player$125   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive, small$5   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,130$6,400$8,100$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,270$4,970$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-167-229-212

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162021
ModelElantraMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length179.1 in183.5 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height56.5 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,774 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
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Pandora internet radio connectivity0Yes
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested107554%

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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