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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: $22,550

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,965

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,572

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,670 $18,025
Base Invoice $21,447 $16,873
2.7L V6 1,250  
Floor mats 150  
Cargo tray 95 50
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Rear bumper protector   50
Satellite radio   430
Cargo mat   40
2.7L V6 1,168  
Floor mats 121  
Cargo tray 76 40
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Rear bumper protector   40
Satellite radio   344
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 1,495 3,875
Options (change) 1,365 3,442
Destination 725 650
Total Price $24,890 $22,550
Total Invoice $23,537 $20,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,480
Model Year20092008
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$24,890$22,550
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,735$22,550
Total Invoice$23,537$20,965
Adjustments for Features-1,0920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,445$20,965

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
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
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$2,700$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0920

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,241 lb.2,809 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 ft343.8 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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested130040%
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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