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Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,019

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,070 $17,370
Base Invoice $21,821 $16,262
Floor mats 150  
Sunroof 950  
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net   40
Floor mats 121  
Sunroof 865  
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,100 3,600
Options (change) 986 3,197
Destination 675 560
Total Price $24,845 $21,530
Total Invoice $23,482 $20,019

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,946
Model Year20082006
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$24,845$21,530
Adjustments for Features-1,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,240$21,530
Total Invoice$23,482$20,019
Adjustments for Features-1,5170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,965$20,019

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$3,150$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5170

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelTucsonMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length170.3 in176.6 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.2,779 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		65.5 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested222563%
Total Not Requested130037%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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