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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: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $6,475

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,895 $30,050 $32,600
Package 3 1,400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Package 3 1,278    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 1,400 325 325
Options (change) 1,278 260 260
Destination 600 995 995
Total Price $24,895 $31,370 $33,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,874
Model Year200620212021
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine235hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/30 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$24,895$31,370$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-7,250-7,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,895$24,120$26,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620212021
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3
TrimLXTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,875$9,125$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,250$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-290-268

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.4 in107.3 in
Length188.9 in183.5 in
Width72.1 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft313.2 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 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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