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Jeep Compass vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Compass vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,350

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,097

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelCompassMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,295 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $23,424 $22,141 $22,378
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 750    
Sun and Sound Group 1,295    
Media Center 430N 685    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Remote start   350 350
Satellite radio   430 430
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Security and Cargo Convenience Group 683    
Sun and Sound Group 1,178    
Media Center 430N 623    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Remote start   280 280
Satellite radio   344 344
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 2,730 1,480 1,155
Options (change) 2,484 1,184 924
Destination 925 795 795
Total Price $27,950 $25,425 $25,350
Total Invoice $26,833 $24,120 $24,097

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,123
Model Year201220122012
ModelCompassMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine172hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVT-6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)458, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$27,950$25,425$25,350
Adjustments for Features-960-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,990$25,075$25,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$26,833$24,120$24,097
Adjustments for Features-922-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,911$23,788$24,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122012
ModelCompassMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Interior air filter $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Articulating liftgate speakers$50  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,035$2,425$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$960$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-922-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Compass vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelCompassMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.7 in103.9 in
Length173.4 in177.4 in
Width69.3 in69.1 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,083 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.6 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Compass Limited

Security and Cargo Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested70085%
Total Not Requested12515%
Sun and Sound Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Articulating liftgate speakers50No
Boston Acoustics, 458W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90069%
Total Not Requested40031%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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