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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: $23,970

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $925

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $77

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $22,900
Base Invoice $20,961 $21,901
Package 3 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Package 3 1,278  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 1,400 275
Options (change) 1,278 220
Destination 600 795
Total Price $24,895 $23,970
Total Invoice $22,839 $22,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $521
Model Year20062012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$24,895$23,970
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$23,345
Total Invoice$22,839$22,916
Adjustments for Features0-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,839$22,318

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLXs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
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
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Navigation system $600
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Total Value of Features$1,600$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-598

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in103.9 in
Length188.9 in180.9 in
Width72.1 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.2 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-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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