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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSanta FeMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,275 $17,370
Base Invoice $25,630 $16,262
Premium Package 2,050  
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
3.5L V6 1,950  
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Premium Package 1,907  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 32
3.5L V6 1,814  
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 4,175 5,600
Options (change) 3,862 4,902
Destination 825 560
Total Price $32,275 $23,530
Total Invoice $30,317 $21,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,230
Model Year20122006
ModelSanta FeMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine276hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,275$23,530
Adjustments for Features-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,695$23,530
Total Invoice$30,317$21,724
Adjustments for Features-3,3630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,954$21,724

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelSanta FeMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,950$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3630

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelSanta FeMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length184.1 in176.6 in
Width74.4 in69.1 in
Height67.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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