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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,330

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $2,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,611

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $2,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Civic
TrimsEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $19,910
Base Invoice $16,989 $18,336
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Navigation system 1,950 1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Navigation system 1,677 1,605
Options (change) 6,045 1,750
Options (change) 5,399 1,605
Destination 670 670
Total Price $24,850 $22,330
Total Invoice $23,058 $20,611

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $610
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Civic
TrimsEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$24,850$22,330
Adjustments for Features-1,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,870$22,330
Total Invoice$23,058$20,611
Adjustments for Features-1,8370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,221$20,611

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Civic
TrimsEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,650$670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8370

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Civic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in176.7 in
Width69.1 in69.0 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,629 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested110031%
Total Not Requested240069%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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