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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: $26,440

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,053

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,645 $23,400
Base Invoice $28,503 $22,378
Cargo cover 250  
Cargo net 60 40
Cargo mat 70 50
All-weather floor mats 125 80
Remote start 550 350
Rear bumper protector 125 50
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo net 48 32
Cargo mat 56 40
All-weather floor mats 100 64
Remote start 440 280
Rear bumper protector 100 40
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 1,180 2,245
Options (change) 944 1,880
Destination 975 795
Total Price $31,800 $26,440
Total Invoice $30,422 $25,053

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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: $310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $538
Model Year20182012
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$31,800$26,440
Adjustments for Features-5,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,750$26,440
Total Invoice$30,422$25,053
Adjustments for Features-4,8310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,591$25,053

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
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
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,175$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8310

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
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 Weight3,564 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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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