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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: $29,330

Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T   
Difference: $2,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220212021
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimited 2.0TTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $30,050 $32,600
Floor mats 100    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 95 75 75
All-weather floor mats 115 100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Floor mats 80    
Cargo net 41 40 40
Cargo mat 77 60 60
All-weather floor mats 92 80 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 360 675 675
Options (change) 290 540 540
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $29,330 $31,720 $34,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,124
Model Year201220212021
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimited 2.0TTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/34 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$29,330$31,720$34,270
Adjustments for Features0-5,150-5,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,330$26,570$29,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220212021
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimited 2.0TTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote app$25  
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
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
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,750$8,900$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,150$5,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-249-231

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.0 in107.3 in
Length189.8 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,338 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.2 ft3

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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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