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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: $19,665

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $15,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021201220122012
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimN Linei Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,300 $18,700 $21,300 $22,900
Floor mats 125      
Cargo net 50 40 40 40
Cargo mat 115 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 130 80 80 80
Floor mats 100      
Cargo net 41 32 32 32
Cargo mat 92 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 104 64 64 64
Options (change) 420 170 170 170
Options (change) 337 136 136 136
Destination 1,005 795 795 795
Total Price $34,725 $19,665 $22,265 $23,865

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Hyundai Sonata N Line
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,947
Model Year2021201220122012
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimN Linei Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp I4155hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS8M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/55-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,725$19,665$22,265$23,865
Adjustments for Features0-5,545-7,700-9,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,725$14,120$14,565$13,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$230$675$0

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2021201220122012
ModelSonataMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimN Linei Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power front side windows $250$250$250
Power locks $275$275$275
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400
Brake assist $50$50$50
Front side airbags $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Air conditioning $900$900$900
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear defrost $200$200$200
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power mirrors $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10  
Visor mirror, passenger $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Total Value of Features$1,300$6,845$9,000$11,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,545$7,700$9,975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,306-7,368-9,543

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212012
ModelSonataMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in103.9 in
Length192.9 in180.9 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,552 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom46.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft311.8 ft3

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