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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: $7,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,900 $22,900
Base Invoice $30,081 $21,901
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 115 50
All-weather floor mats 130 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo mat 92 40
All-weather floor mats 104 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 420 1,845
Options (change) 337 1,560
Destination 885 795
Total Price $33,205 $25,540
Total Invoice $31,303 $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: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,438
Model Year20182012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$33,205$25,540
Adjustments for Features-5,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,255$25,540
Total Invoice$31,303$24,256
Adjustments for Features-5,6090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,694$24,256

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelSonataMazda3
TrimLimited 2.0Ts Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app$25 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,425$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6090

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,492 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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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