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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: $22,865

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $855

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,877

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelTucsonTucsonMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,270 $23,070 $20,745 $23,245
Base Invoice $20,351 $21,821 $19,851 $22,241
Premium Package 1,200      
Bluetooth cell phone link 325 325    
Floor mats 160 150    
Cargo tray 90 90 75 75
Sunroof   950    
Cargo net     60 60
Rear bumper protector     100 100
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050 1,050
Premium Package 1,092      
Bluetooth cell phone link 292 292    
Floor mats 133 121    
Cargo tray 73 73 60 60
Sunroof   865    
Cargo net     48 48
Rear bumper protector     80 80
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,775 1,515 1,285 1,285
Options (change) 1,590 1,351 1,191 1,193
Destination 675 675 835 835
Total Price $23,720 $25,260 $22,865 $25,365
Total Invoice $22,616 $23,847 $21,877 $24,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $795
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $460
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelTucsonTucsonMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6173hp V6155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6200, 7?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16235/60-16205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$23,720$25,260$22,865$25,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,6000-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,720$23,660$22,865$23,065
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$0$200
Total Invoice$22,616$23,847$21,877$24,269
Adjustments for Features0-1,5100-2,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,616$22,337$21,877$22,068
Cost Above Minimum$279$0$0$191

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelTucsonTucsonMazda3Mazda3
TrimSELimitedi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100  
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125  $125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system   $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Total Value of Features$3,200$4,800$3,200$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,5100-2,201

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelTucsonMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.5 in106.3 in
Length170.3 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,370 lb.2,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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