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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $19,545
Base Invoice $26,345 $18,303
Navigation Package 2,200  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 50
All-weather floor mats 115 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Universal garage door opener   75
Navigation Package 2,002  
Floor mats 80  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo mat 77 40
All-weather floor mats 92 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,560 5,490
Options (change) 2,292 4,927
Destination 775 795
Total Price $31,530 $25,830
Total Invoice $29,412 $24,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,524
Model Year20122011
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,530$25,830
Adjustments for Features-9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,605$25,830
Total Invoice$29,412$24,025
Adjustments for Features-8630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,549$24,025

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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$3,775$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8630

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in103.9 in
Length189.8 in180.7 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

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

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 control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested267573%
Total Not Requested100027%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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