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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: $24,395

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $455

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,719

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Civic
TrimsEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $22,105
Base Invoice $16,989 $20,540
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Navigation system 1,950 1,500
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Navigation system 1,677 1,389
Options (change) 6,045 1,500
Options (change) 5,399 1,389
Destination 670 790
Total Price $24,850 $24,395
Total Invoice $23,058 $22,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Civic EX-L
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Civic
TrimsEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5A5
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$24,395
Adjustments for Features-4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,445$24,395
Total Invoice$23,058$22,719
Adjustments for Features-3760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,682$22,719

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Civic
TrimsEX-L
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$1,900$1,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3760

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3Civic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length178.3 in177.3 in
Width69.1 in69.0 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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 computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested187554%
Total Not Requested162546%
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
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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