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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: $29,770

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelCX-5Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,645 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Premium Package 1,395      
Cargo net 60 50 50 50
Cargo mat 70 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 125 100 100 100
Cargo cover 250      
Rear bumper protector 125 100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Premium Package 1,242      
Cargo net 48 40 40 40
Cargo mat 56 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 100 80 80 80
Cargo cover 200      
Rear bumper protector 100 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 2,425 775 675 675
Options (change) 2,066 620 540 540
Destination 975 995 995 995
Total Price $33,045 $29,770 $32,720 $35,570

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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: $1,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,990
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelCX-5Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,045$29,770$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features-2,1750-1,210-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$29,770$31,510$34,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,740$4,590

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018202120212021
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 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25   
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
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Navigation system$600   
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 
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Road sign information$75   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats$200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,540$3,365$4,575$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$0$1,210$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0760-57-52

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
ModelCX-5Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.2 in107.3 in
Length179.1 in175.6 in
Width72.5 in70.7 in
Height65.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,564 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Road sign information75No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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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