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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: $29,520

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $1,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelCX-5Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,970 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Technology Package 1,425      
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 100
Cargo cover 190      
Rear bumper protector 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Technology Package 1,268      
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 80
Cargo cover 152      
Rear bumper protector 80 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 1,815 525 425 425
Options (change) 1,580 420 340 340
Destination 880 995 995 995
Total Price $30,665 $29,520 $32,470 $35,320

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,421
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelCX-5Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$30,665$29,520$32,470$35,320
Adjustments for Features0-1,700-2,910-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,665$27,820$29,560$32,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$4,590

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelCX-5Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,890$7,100$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,700$2,910$2,910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-81-120-110

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
ModelCX-5Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length178.7 in175.6 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,195 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
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-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested110058%
Total Not Requested80042%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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