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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: $24,465

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,010

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $3,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimSport TouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,150 $26,215 $29,645 $19,345
Base Invoice $23,710 $25,472 $28,503 $18,514
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325     325
Cargo cover 250 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 60 50
Cargo mat 70 70 70 75
All-weather floor mats 125 125 125 100
Fog lights 400     375
Obstacle detection, rear 475 475 475 495
Remote start 550 550 550 550
Rear bumper protector 125 125 125 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 400 400  
Preferred Equipment Package       1,000
Door sill trim plates       125
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,050
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260     260
Cargo cover 200 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 48 40
Cargo mat 56 56 56 60
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 80
Fog lights 320     300
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 380 396
Remote start 440 440 440 440
Rear bumper protector 100 100 100 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320 320 320  
Preferred Equipment Package       860
Door sill trim plates       100
6-speed shiftable automatic       1,005
Options (change) 2,780 2,055 2,055 4,245
Options (change) 2,224 1,644 1,644 3,621
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $27,905 $29,245 $32,675 $24,465
Total Invoice $26,909 $28,091 $31,122 $23,010

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $298
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimSport TouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4187hp I4187hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG25/31 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-19225/55-19205/60-16
Total Price$27,905$29,245$32,675$24,465
Adjustments for Features-1,125-5,080-8,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,780$24,165$23,845$24,465
Cost Above Minimum$2,935$320$0$0
Total Invoice$26,909$28,091$31,122$23,010
Adjustments for Features-1,085-4,880-8,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,824$23,211$22,712$23,010
Cost Above Minimum$3,112$499$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelCX-5CX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimSport TouringGrand TouringSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate  $350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Following distance indicator $25$25 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275 
Sunroof  $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio  $200 
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 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10  $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Heated front seats $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450  
Total Value of Features$3,070$7,025$10,775$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$5,080$8,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,085-4,880-8,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelCX-5Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.2 in106.3 in
Length179.1 in175.6 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height65.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,563 lb.2,943 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 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, rear100Yes
Total Requested97591%
Total Not Requested1009%

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