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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: $22,630

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,689

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $1,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCX-3CX-3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand Touringi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,960 $24,990 $20,745 $23,245
Base Invoice $21,342 $24,283 $19,851 $22,241
Premium Package 1,410      
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050 1,050
Premium Package 1,248      
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,003 1,005
Options (change) 1,410 0 1,050 1,050
Options (change) 1,248 0 1,003 1,005
Destination 900 900 835 835
Total Price $24,270 $25,890 $22,630 $25,130
Total Invoice $23,490 $25,183 $21,689 $24,081

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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: $590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCX-3CX-3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand Touringi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine146hp I4146hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/35 MPG29/35 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/50-18205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$24,270$25,890$22,630$25,130
Adjustments for Features-575-3,8500-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,695$22,040$22,630$22,830
Cost Above Minimum$1,655$0$0$200
Total Invoice$23,490$25,183$21,689$24,081
Adjustments for Features-557-3,7450-2,204
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,933$21,438$21,689$21,877
Cost Above Minimum$1,495$0$0$188

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162016
ModelCX-3CX-3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand Touringi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50
Navigation system $600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information $25 $25
Voice control for audio system$25 $25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,500$1,650$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$3,850$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-557-3,7450-2,204

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016
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.2,915 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 CX-3 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Cargo cover75No
Satellite radio200No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
HD radio50No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%

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