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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Charger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Charger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,555

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,544

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,899

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Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3ChargerCharger
TrimsR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $30,030 $35,320
Base Invoice $15,805 $27,697 $32,893
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500 400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430   195
Cargo net 40    
Cassette player 200    
Navigation system 1,750 1,495  
Universal garage door opener 75    
Rear spoiler 325    
Protection Group   590  
Bluetooth cell phone link   360  
Electronics Convenience Group   630  
Sunroof   950 950
SRT Option Group I     675
SRT Option Group II     1,245
Side curtain airbags     390
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400 368  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344   179
Cargo net 32    
Cassette player 160    
Navigation system 1,505 1,375  
Universal garage door opener 60    
Rear spoiler 260    
Protection Group   543  
Bluetooth cell phone link   331  
Electronics Convenience Group   580  
Sunroof   874 874
SRT Option Group I     621
SRT Option Group II     1,145
Side curtain airbags     359
Options (change) 7,115 4,425 3,455
Options (change) 6,179 4,071 3,178
Destination 560 675 675
Gas Tax 0 0 2,100
Total Price $24,555 $35,130 $41,550
Total Invoice $22,544 $32,443 $38,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Charger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,225
Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3ChargerCharger
TrimsR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4340hp V8425hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7276, 6376, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-18245/45-20
Total Price$24,555$35,130$41,550
Adjustments for Features0-730-1,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,555$34,400$40,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,045
Total Invoice$22,544$32,443$38,846
Adjustments for Features0-674-1,033
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,544$31,769$37,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,044

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year200620062006
ModelMazda3ChargerCharger
TrimsR/TSRT8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Ashtray and lighter (optional)  $0
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Front side airbags$350  
Stability control $400$400
Tires, self-sealing $50 
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
Cassette player$50 $50
Navigation system$600$600 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,995$3,725$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730$1,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-674-1,033

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Dodge Charger

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Charger
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in120.0 in
Length178.3 in200.1 in
Width69.1 in74.5 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,801 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.2 ft3

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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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger R/T

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Cassette player50Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Bluetooth cell phone link
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%
Protection Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Tires, self-sealing50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Electronics Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested37579%
Total Not Requested10021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Charger SRT8

SRT Option Group I
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Interior air filter0Yes
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
SRT Option Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Cassette player50Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Alarm100No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Kicker, 376W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested30040%
Total Not Requested45060%

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