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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: $25,820

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,480

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
Trims Grand TouringR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,900 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $21,901 $28,575 $42,452
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Tech Package 1,400    
Bright-finished fuel door 100    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Remote start 350    
R/T Plus Package   2,000  
Media Center 430N   545 545
Sound Group II   1,195  
Xenon HID headlights   695  
Rear spoiler   150  
Temporary spare tire   75  
Sunroof   995 995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Tech Package 1,204    
Bright-finished fuel door 80    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Remote start 280    
R/T Plus Package   1,780  
Media Center 430N   480 485
Sound Group II   1,063  
Xenon HID headlights   619  
Rear spoiler   134  
Temporary spare tire   67  
Sunroof   886 886
Options (change) 2,125 5,655 1,540
Options (change) 1,784 5,029 1,371
Destination 795 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $25,820 $36,420 $47,410
Total Invoice $24,480 $34,599 $45,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,659
Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
Trims Grand TouringR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$25,820$36,420$47,410
Adjustments for Features-5700-650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,250$36,420$46,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,340
Total Invoice$24,480$34,599$45,818
Adjustments for Features-5400-628
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,940$34,599$45,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,591

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year201220122012
ModelMazda3ChallengerChallenger
Trims Grand TouringR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250$250 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Performance meter  $150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power recliner, driver seat$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$2,275$1,705$2,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$0$650
Value of Feature Adjustments-5400-628

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Challenger
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in116.0 in
Length180.9 in197.7 in
Width69.1 in75.7 in
Height57.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested142576%
Total Not Requested45024%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested25041%
Total Not Requested36559%

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