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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: $26,500

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,101

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand SelectGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,895 $29,395 $23,400
Base Invoice $28,073 $28,558 $22,378
Cargo cover 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 40
Cargo mat 70 70 50
Cargo tray 75 75 60
All-weather floor mats 125 125 80
Remote start 550 550 350
Rear bumper protector 125 125 50
Tech Package     1,400
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo cover 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 32
Cargo mat 56 56 40
Cargo tray 60 60 48
All-weather floor mats 100 100 64
Remote start 440 440 280
Rear bumper protector 100 100 40
Tech Package     1,204
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 1,255 1,255 2,305
Options (change) 1,004 1,004 1,928
Destination 940 940 795
Total Price $31,090 $31,590 $26,500
Total Invoice $30,017 $30,502 $25,101

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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: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $766
Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand SelectGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4187hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$31,090$31,590$26,500
Adjustments for Features-2,775-4,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,315$26,790$26,500
Cost Above Minimum$1,525$0$0
Total Invoice$30,017$30,502$25,101
Adjustments for Features-2,679-4,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,338$25,867$25,101
Cost Above Minimum$1,471$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172012
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand SelectGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,275$6,300$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$4,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,679-4,6350

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelCX-5Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.2 in103.9 in
Length179.1 in177.4 in
Width72.5 in69.1 in
Height65.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft342.8 ft3

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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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