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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: $20,900

Mazda Mazda3 i Sport   
Difference: $2,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020152015201520152015
ModelCX-3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSporti Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,640 $18,945 $20,095 $23,245 $24,345 $25,545
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 175 175 175 175  
Cargo net 50 60 60 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 100 100 100
Door sill trim plates 100 125 125 125 125 125
Obstacle detection, rear 495 450 450 450 450 450
Rear bumper protector 100 100 100 100 50 100
Universal garage door opener   125 125 125 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 140 140 140 140  
Cargo net 40 48 48 48 48 48
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 80 80 80
Door sill trim plates 80 100 100 100 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 396 360 360 360 360 360
Rear bumper protector 80 80 80 80 40 80
Universal garage door opener   100 100 100 100  
Options (change) 1,170 1,135 1,135 1,135 1,085 835
Options (change) 936 908 908 908 868 668
Destination 1,100 820 820 820 820 820
Total Price $22,910 $20,900 $22,050 $25,200 $26,250 $27,200

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,613
Model Year202020152015201520152015
ModelCX-3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSporti Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 4?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$22,910$20,900$22,050$25,200$26,250$27,200
Adjustments for Features-1,8250-1,475-4,630-4,980-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,085$20,900$20,575$20,570$21,270$20,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$130$125$825$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202020152015201520152015
ModelCX-3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSporti Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200     
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
G-vectoring control$100     
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50     
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
CD player$125  $125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  $50$50$50
Navigation system   $600$600$600
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights     $125
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Compass $0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350$350
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats   $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Total Value of Features$2,345$520$1,995$5,150$5,500$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,825$0$1,475$4,630$4,980$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments-1620-1,402-4,404-4,739-6,439

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202015
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 Weight2,810 lb.2,853 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 i Sport

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

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 i Grand 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%

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