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Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,215

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $3,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,810

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $3,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142018
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,815 $27,820 $19,345
Base Invoice $24,103 $27,019 $18,514
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 295 295 325
Cargo cover 190 190  
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100
Obstacle detection, rear 475 475 495
Remote start 525 525 550
Rear bumper protector 100 100 100
Preferred Equipment Package     1,000
Fog lights     375
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 236 236 260
Cargo cover 152 152  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 396
Remote start 420 420 440
Rear bumper protector 80 80 80
Preferred Equipment Package     860
Fog lights     300
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005
Options (change) 1,685 1,685 3,995
Options (change) 1,348 1,348 3,421
Destination 830 830 875
Total Price $27,330 $30,335 $24,215
Total Invoice $26,281 $29,197 $22,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,628
Model Year201420142018
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/32 MPG25/32 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6225, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19205/60-16
Total Price$27,330$30,335$24,215
Adjustments for Features-755-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,575$26,430$24,215
Cost Above Minimum$145$0$0
Total Invoice$26,281$29,197$22,810
Adjustments for Features-726-3,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,555$25,438$22,810
Cost Above Minimum$117$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142018
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0 
Satellite radio $200 
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$5,800$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$755$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-726-3,7590

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142018
ModelCX-5Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length178.7 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,375 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 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 row50Yes
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, rear100No
Total Requested87581%
Total Not Requested20019%

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