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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,752

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152012
ModelSonataSonataMazda3
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,575 $33,525 $22,900
Base Invoice $26,846 $31,425 $21,901
Floor mats 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo mat 115 115 50
All-weather floor mats 130 130 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,400
Universal garage door opener     75
Floor mats 100 100  
Cargo net 41 41 32
Cargo mat 92 92 40
All-weather floor mats 104 104 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,204
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 420 420 1,845
Options (change) 337 337 1,560
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $29,820 $34,770 $25,540
Total Invoice $28,008 $32,587 $24,256

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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: $3,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,364
Model Year201520152012
ModelSonataSonataMazda3
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,820$34,770$25,540
Adjustments for Features-200-5,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,620$29,470$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$0
Total Invoice$28,008$32,587$24,256
Adjustments for Features-188-4,9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,820$27,620$24,256
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152012
ModelSonataSonataMazda3
TrimSport 2.0TLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100 
App support $0 
Apple CarPlay support $100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Fog lights  $125
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,900$8,000$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$5,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-188-4,9670

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,505 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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