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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: $26,350

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,981

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,970 $23,400
Base Invoice $27,176 $22,378
Technology Package 1,425  
Cargo cover 190  
All-weather floor mats 100 80
Remote start 525 350
Rear bumper protector 100 50
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Technology Package 1,268  
Cargo cover 152  
All-weather floor mats 80 64
Remote start 420 280
Rear bumper protector 80 40
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 2,340 2,155
Options (change) 2,000 1,808
Destination 880 795
Total Price $31,190 $26,350
Total Invoice $30,056 $24,981

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,124
Model Year20152012
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$31,190$26,350
Adjustments for Features-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,165$26,350
Total Invoice$30,056$24,981
Adjustments for Features-1,9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$24,981

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,525$500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9510

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelCX-5Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length178.7 in177.4 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested150079%
Total Not Requested40021%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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