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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: $25,900

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,898

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
TrimsR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,135 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $16,989 $28,575 $42,452
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Bright-finished fuel door 100    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Remote start 350    
Navigation system 1,950    
Rear spoiler 325 150  
R/T Plus Package   2,000  
Media Center 430N   545 545
Sound Group II   1,195  
Xenon HID headlights   695  
Temporary spare tire   75  
Sunroof   995 995
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Bright-finished fuel door 80    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Remote start 280    
Navigation system 1,677    
Rear spoiler 260 134  
R/T Plus Package   1,780  
Media Center 430N   480 485
Sound Group II   1,063  
Xenon HID headlights   619  
Temporary spare tire   67  
Sunroof   886 886
Options (change) 7,095 5,655 1,540
Options (change) 6,239 5,029 1,371
Destination 670 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $25,900 $36,420 $47,410
Total Invoice $23,898 $34,599 $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: $9,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,912
Model Year200920122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
TrimsR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine156hp 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$25,900$36,420$47,410
Adjustments for Features0-830-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,900$35,590$45,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,340
Total Invoice$23,898$34,599$45,818
Adjustments for Features0-789-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,898$33,810$44,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,578

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year200920122012
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
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
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound $250 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Performance meter  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
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$1,550$2,380$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$830$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-789-1,430

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20092012
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
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
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140075%
Total Not Requested47525%
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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