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Jeep Liberty vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Liberty vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,400

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,137

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLibertyLibertyMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,395 $26,760 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $22,722 $25,852 $22,141 $22,378
Latitude Edition 1,700      
Media Center 430N 1,385      
Sunroof 850 850    
Comfort / Convenience Group   595    
Media Center 730N   1,845    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Satellite radio     430 430
Cargo net     40 40
Cargo tray     60 60
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Fog lights     325  
Remote start     350 350
Rear bumper protector     50 50
Latitude Edition 1,547      
Media Center 430N 1,260      
Sunroof 774 774    
Comfort / Convenience Group   541    
Media Center 730N   1,679    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Satellite radio     344 344
Cargo net     32 32
Cargo tray     48 48
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Fog lights     260  
Remote start     280 280
Rear bumper protector     40 40
Options (change) 3,935 3,290 1,530 1,205
Options (change) 3,581 2,994 1,224 964
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $28,255 $30,975 $25,475 $25,400
Total Invoice $27,228 $29,771 $24,160 $24,137

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,082
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLibertyLibertyMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6368, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,255$30,975$25,475$25,400
Adjustments for Features-330-705-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,925$30,270$25,125$25,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,345$0$275
Total Invoice$27,228$29,771$24,160$24,137
Adjustments for Features-318-678-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,910$29,093$23,828$24,137
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$0$309

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Features Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelLibertyLibertyMazda3Mazda3
TrimSportLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags  $350$350
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Voice recorder $0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600   
Total Value of Features$3,455$3,830$3,475$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$330$705$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-318-678-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Liberty vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelLibertyMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.1 in103.9 in
Length176.9 in177.4 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height72.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.2 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Sport

Latitude Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
235/60R18 tires400No
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Cargo cover75Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Full-size spare tire225No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Roof rails250No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Alarm100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested161540%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
Jeep Liberty Limited

Comfort / Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Media Center 730N
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice recorder0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%

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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