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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: $27,425

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,870 $36,890 $24,000
Cargo cover 250 250  
Cargo net 60 60 40
Cargo mat 70 70 50
All-weather floor mats 125 125 80
Rear bumper protector 125 125 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400 400  
Tech Package     2,135
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo cover 200 200  
Cargo net 48 48 32
Cargo mat 56 56 40
All-weather floor mats 100 100 64
Rear bumper protector 100 100 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320 320  
Tech Package     1,836
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 1,030 1,030 2,630
Options (change) 824 824 2,232
Destination 1,045 1,045 795
Total Price $36,945 $38,965 $27,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,535
Model Year201920192012
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4250hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG22/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,945$38,965$27,425
Adjustments for Features-8,400-8,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,545$30,565$27,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,020$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201920192012
ModelCX-5CX-5Mazda3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatureMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
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$200 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$10,875$10,875$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,400$8,400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-425-4030

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192012
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 Weight3,825 lb.3,281 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 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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