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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: $25,285

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $3,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,891

Mazda Mazda3 Touring   
Difference: $4,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182017
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,215 $29,645 $22,245
Base Invoice $25,472 $28,503 $21,284
Cargo cover 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 50
Cargo mat 70 70 75
All-weather floor mats 125 125 100
Obstacle detection, rear 475 475 495
Remote start 550 550 550
Rear bumper protector 125 125 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 400  
Universal garage door opener     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Door sill trim plates     125
Fog lights     370
Cargo cover 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 40
Cargo mat 56 56 60
All-weather floor mats 100 100 80
Obstacle detection, rear 380 380 396
Remote start 440 440 440
Rear bumper protector 100 100 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320 320  
Universal garage door opener     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Door sill trim plates     100
Fog lights     296
Options (change) 2,055 2,055 2,165
Options (change) 1,644 1,644 1,732
Destination 975 975 875
Total Price $29,245 $32,675 $25,285
Total Invoice $28,091 $31,122 $23,891

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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: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13
Model Year201820182017
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4187hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG25/31 MPG28/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$29,245$32,675$25,285
Adjustments for Features-3,855-7,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,390$25,070$25,285
Cost Above Minimum$320$0$0
Total Invoice$28,091$31,122$23,891
Adjustments for Features-3,703-7,2440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,388$23,878$23,891
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182017
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand TouringTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate $350 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof $900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25 $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $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 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 $0
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Total Value of Features$5,450$9,200$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,855$7,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,703-7,2440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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