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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: $24,990

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212011
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimCarbon Edition TurboMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,760 $23,700
Cargo cover 250  
Cargo net 60 40
Cargo mat 70 50
All-weather floor mats 125 80
Rear bumper protector 125 50
Illuminated door sill trim plates 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
Rear bumper protector 100 40
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320  
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 1,030 495
Options (change) 824 396
Destination 1,175 795
Total Price $32,965 $24,990

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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 Carbon Edition Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,671
Model Year20212011
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimCarbon Edition TurboMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$32,965$24,990
Adjustments for Features-4,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,215$24,990

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212011
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimCarbon Edition TurboMazdaSpeed3
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
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Heated front seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,925$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2880

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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 Year20212011
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 Weight3,699 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		59.6 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

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

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