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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: $20,890

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020122012201220122012
ModelCX-3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSporti Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,640 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $24,000
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 200 200 200 200 200
Cargo net 50 40 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 100 80 80 80 80 80
Remote start 550 350 350 350 350 350
Rear bumper protector 100 50 50 50 50 50
Door sill trim plates 100          
Universal garage door opener   75 75 75 75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 160 160 160 160 160
Cargo net 40 32 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 80 64 64 64 64 64
Remote start 440 280 280 280 280 280
Rear bumper protector 80 40 40 40 40 40
Door sill trim plates 80          
Universal garage door opener   60 60 60 60 60
Options (change) 1,225 795 795 795 795 795
Options (change) 980 636 636 636 636 636
Destination 1,100 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $22,965 $20,890 $23,390 $24,740 $24,990 $25,590

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,356
Model Year202020122012201220122012
ModelCX-3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSporti Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$22,965$20,890$23,390$24,740$24,990$25,590
Adjustments for Features-1,2000-1,955-4,455-4,230-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,765$20,890$21,435$20,285$20,760$23,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$1,150$0$475$3,175

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202020122012201220122012
ModelCX-3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSporti Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100  
6-speed manual $150$150 $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25     
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
G-vectoring control$100     
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Hood scoop     $100
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Navigation system   $600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
USB port$25     
Voice control for audio system$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge     $75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100    $100
Heated front seats   $200$200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Metal pedals     $75
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
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 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,270$1,070$3,025$5,525$5,300$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$0$1,955$4,455$4,230$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-1090-1,862-4,245-4,030-2,030

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202012
ModelCX-3Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length168.3 in177.4 in
Width69.6 in69.1 in
Height60.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,810 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.5 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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