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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: $24,510

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,638

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicons
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,745 $33,570 $18,025
Base Invoice $29,028 $31,599 $16,873
Media Center 430N 1,035 1,035  
Front side airbags 495 495  
Remote start 495 495 350
Leather seating surfaces 900 900  
Automatic climate control, front 155 155  
Grand Touring Package     1,970
Navigation system     1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Satellite radio     430
Media Center 430N 921 921  
Front side airbags 441 441  
Remote start 441 441 280
Leather seating surfaces 801 801  
Automatic climate control, front 138 138  
Grand Touring Package     1,838
Navigation system     1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 3,080 3,080 5,835
Options (change) 2,742 2,742 5,115
Destination 925 925 650
Total Price $34,750 $37,575 $24,510
Total Invoice $32,695 $35,266 $22,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,142
Model Year201220122008
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicons
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine285hp V6285hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
Drivetrain4WD, PT w/4L4WD, PT w/4LFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 7368, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/70-18255/75-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,750$37,575$24,510
Adjustments for Features-2,035-2,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,715$34,940$24,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0
Total Invoice$32,695$35,266$22,638
Adjustments for Features-1,915-2,4730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,780$32,793$22,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,013$0

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Features Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122008
ModelWranglerWranglerMazda3
TrimUnlimited SaharaUnlimited Rubicons
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
4WD, part-time w/low range$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear defrost  $200
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Heavy-duty front axle (optional) $0 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Lockable front differential $150 
Lockable rear differential $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Rear spoiler  $200
Removable soft top$2000$2000 
Skid plates$150$150 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Tubular side steps$350  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power mirrors  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Disconnectable stabilizer bars $350 
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Off-road suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,530$7,130$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$2,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,915-2,4730

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Specifications Comparison: Jeep Wrangler vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelWranglerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase116.0 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in176.6 in
Width73.9 in69.1 in
Height72.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,076 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
46.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
82.0 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara

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

Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested130040%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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