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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: $24,975

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,797

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,241

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3Mazda3
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubiconi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $22,141 $22,378
Connectivity Group 385 385    
Media Center 430N 1,035 1,035    
Front side airbags 495 495    
Remote start 495 495 350 350
Automatic climate control, front 155 155    
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Fog lights     325  
Satellite radio     430 430
Connectivity Group 343 343    
Media Center 430N 921 921    
Front side airbags 441 441    
Remote start 441 441 280 280
Automatic climate control, front 138 138    
Leather seating surfaces 801 801    
Fog lights     260  
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 3,465 3,465 1,105 780
Options (change) 3,085 3,085 884 624
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $35,135 $37,960 $25,050 $24,975
Total Invoice $33,038 $35,609 $23,820 $23,797

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,183
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3Mazda3
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubiconi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$35,135$37,960$25,050$24,975
Adjustments for Features-1,455-2,055-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,680$35,905$24,700$24,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$275
Total Invoice$33,038$35,609$23,820$23,797
Adjustments for Features-1,368-1,928-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,670$33,681$23,487$23,797
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,011$0$310

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3Mazda3
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubiconi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Proximity key   $250
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
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rear defrost  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0  
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Lockable front differential $150  
Lockable rear differential $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Externally-mounted spare$0$0  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Removable soft top$2000$2000  
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25  
Tubular side steps$350   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power mirrors  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,505$7,105$5,400$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,455$2,055$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,368-1,928-3330

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelWranglerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in177.4 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height72.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon

Connectivity Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested12583%
Total Not Requested2517%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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