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Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,390

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $465

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,950

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $937

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3CX-3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,195 $25,165 $19,345
Base Invoice $21,571 $24,454 $18,514
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325
Cargo net 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 100 100 125
Obstacle detection, rear 495 495 495
Remote start 550 550 550
Rear bumper protector 100 100 100
Preferred Equipment Package     1,000
Fog lights     375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260
Cargo net 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 80 80 100
Obstacle detection, rear 396 396 396
Remote start 440 440 440
Rear bumper protector 80 80 80
Preferred Equipment Package     860
Fog lights     300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005
Options (change) 1,720 1,720 4,170
Options (change) 1,376 1,376 3,561
Destination 940 940 875
Total Price $24,855 $27,825 $24,390
Total Invoice $23,887 $26,770 $22,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,428
Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3CX-3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4146hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/34 MPG29/34 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-18215/50-18205/60-16
Total Price$24,855$27,825$24,390
Adjustments for Features-1,155-5,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,700$22,370$24,390
Cost Above Minimum$1,330$0$0
Total Invoice$23,887$26,770$22,950
Adjustments for Features-1,110-5,2480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,777$21,522$22,950
Cost Above Minimum$1,255$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelCX-3CX-3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,600$6,900$1,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$5,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,110-5,2480

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-3Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length168.3 in175.6 in
Width69.6 in70.7 in
Height60.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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