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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: $24,490

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,332

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,245 $22,900
Base Invoice $25,465 $21,901
Navigation Package 2,100  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Navigation Package 1,911  
Floor mats 81  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo mat 77 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,345 795
Options (change) 2,110 636
Destination 750 795
Total Price $30,340 $24,490
Total Invoice $28,325 $23,332

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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: $4,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,686
Model Year20112012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,340$24,490
Adjustments for Features-1,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$24,490
Total Invoice$28,325$23,332
Adjustments for Features-1,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,018$23,332

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,200$800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3070

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested67552%

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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