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Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,500

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,101

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelCX-9Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,145 $23,400
Base Invoice $30,695 $22,378
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 2,255  
Power liftgate 400  
Navigation system 1,665  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo mat 77 50
All-weather floor mats 125 80
Remote start 350 350
Sunroof wind deflector 60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,939  
Power liftgate 344  
Navigation system 1,432  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 61 40
All-weather floor mats 100 64
Remote start 280 280
Sunroof wind deflector 46 48
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 4,972 2,305
Options (change) 4,234 1,928
Destination 795 795
Total Price $38,912 $26,500
Total Invoice $35,724 $25,101

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,547
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,075
Model Year20112012
ModelCX-9Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)277, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$38,912$26,500
Adjustments for Features-3,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,047$26,500
Total Invoice$35,724$25,101
Adjustments for Features-3,5480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,176$25,101

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelCX-9Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,590$725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5480

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelCX-9Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.2 in103.9 in
Length200.2 in177.4 in
Width76.2 in69.1 in
Height68.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Bose, 277W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested142566%
Total Not Requested75034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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