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Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,930

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,646

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $8,466

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3Mazda3
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubiconis
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,265 $28,735 $13,995 $17,535
Base Invoice $22,206 $26,184 $13,115 $16,416
Security Group 295 295    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 300 300    
Floor mats 30 30    
Satellite radio 195 195 430 430
CD changer, in-dash 300 300 500 500
Unbranded 7 speakers 295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175 175
Air conditioning     880  
Fog lights     300  
Security Group 260 260    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel 264 264    
Floor mats 26 26    
Satellite radio 172 172 344 344
CD changer, in-dash 264 264 400 400
Unbranded 7 speakers 260      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140 140
Air conditioning     757  
Fog lights     240  
Options (change) 1,415 1,120 2,285 1,105
Options (change) 1,246 986 1,881 884
Destination 660 660 650 650
Total Price $26,340 $30,515 $16,930 $19,290
Total Invoice $24,112 $27,830 $15,646 $17,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,519
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3Mazda3
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubiconis
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine190hp I6190hp I6148hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5M5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 4?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)30x9.5-15245/75-16195/65-15205/55-16
Total Price$26,340$30,515$16,930$19,290
Adjustments for Features-4,920-5,2200-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,420$25,295$16,930$16,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,875$715$0
Total Invoice$24,112$27,830$15,646$17,950
Adjustments for Features-4,504-4,7610-2,861
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,608$23,069$15,646$15,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,461$557$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3Mazda3
TrimUnlimitedUnlimited Rubiconis
Body2dr SUV, ext.2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Power front side windows   $250
Power locks   $275
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote keyless entry   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Antilock brakes (ABS)   $400
Brake assist   $50
Front side airbags   $350
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power mirrors   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Off-road suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires$0   
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,090$870$3,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$5,220$0$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,504-4,7610-2,861

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelWranglerMazda3
Body2dr SUV, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.4 in103.9 in
Length167.0 in178.3 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in
Height71.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,695 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room42.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
29.5 ft311.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Security Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Air conditioning
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0No
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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