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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: $24,540

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,662

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,995 $18,025
Base Invoice $23,760 $16,873
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250 175
Premium Package 2,850  
Floor mats 100  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 95 40
Cargo tray 100 50
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 226 140
Premium Package 2,594  
Floor mats 80  
Cargo net 41 32
Cargo mat 76 32
Cargo tray 80 40
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,445 5,865
Options (change) 3,097 5,139
Destination 825 650
Total Price $29,265 $24,540
Total Invoice $27,682 $22,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,367
Model Year20122008
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,265$24,540
Adjustments for Features-2,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,460$24,540
Total Invoice$27,682$22,662
Adjustments for Features-2,6530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,029$22,662

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelTucsonMazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Total Value of Features$4,900$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6530

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

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Tucson vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelTucsonMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length173.2 in176.6 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height65.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,180 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		25.7 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.8 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Tucson Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60024%
Total Not Requested190076%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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