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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,825

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,311

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $528

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $19,545
Base Invoice $20,961 $18,303
Package 3 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Universal garage door opener   75
Package 3 1,278  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 1,400 3,485
Options (change) 1,278 3,213
Destination 600 795
Total Price $24,895 $23,825
Total Invoice $22,839 $22,311

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $459
Model Year20062011
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,895$23,825
Adjustments for Features-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,820$23,825
Total Invoice$22,839$22,311
Adjustments for Features-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,770$22,311

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLXs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Total Value of Features$1,300$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-690

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length188.9 in180.7 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275075%
Total Not Requested92525%

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