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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,915

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,032

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
TrimsR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $16,880 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $15,805 $28,575 $42,452
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Bright-finished fuel door 100    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750    
Rear spoiler 325 150  
Satellite radio 430    
R/T Plus Package   2,000  
Media Center 430N   545 545
Sound Group II   1,195  
Xenon HID headlights   695  
Sunroof   995 995
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Bright-finished fuel door 80    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505    
Rear spoiler 260 134  
Satellite radio 344    
R/T Plus Package   1,780  
Media Center 430N   480 485
Sound Group II   1,063  
Xenon HID headlights   619  
Sunroof   886 886
Options (change) 6,475 5,580 1,540
Options (change) 5,667 4,962 1,371
Destination 560 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $23,915 $36,345 $47,410
Total Invoice $22,032 $34,532 $45,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,852
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
TrimsR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine160hp I4376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$23,915$36,345$47,410
Adjustments for Features0-1,735-2,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,915$34,610$44,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,265
Total Invoice$22,032$34,532$45,818
Adjustments for Features0-1,648-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,032$32,884$43,368
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,484

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
TrimsR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,270$3,005$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735$2,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,648-2,450

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Challenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length178.3 in197.7 in
Width69.1 in75.7 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

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