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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: $27,315

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212018
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimCarbon Edition TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,760 $23,895
Cargo cover 250  
Cargo net 60 50
Cargo mat 70 75
All-weather floor mats 125 100
Obstacle detection, rear 475 495
Rear bumper protector 125 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
6-speed manual   0
Door sill trim plates   125
Cargo cover 200  
Cargo net 48 40
Cargo mat 56 60
All-weather floor mats 100 80
Obstacle detection, rear 380 396
Rear bumper protector 100 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
6-speed manual   0
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 1,505 2,545
Options (change) 1,204 2,132
Destination 1,175 875
Total Price $33,440 $27,315

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,211
Model Year20212018
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimCarbon Edition TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine250hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, ??, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$33,440$27,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,440$25,965

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212018
ModelCX-5Mazda3
TrimCarbon Edition TurboGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors $25
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Total Value of Features$3,300$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,279

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212018
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 Weight3,699 lb.2,989 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested152560%
Total Not Requested102540%

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