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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,605

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,393

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Element
TrimsEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $19,625
Base Invoice $16,262 $18,137
Touring Package 245  
Satellite radio 430  
4-speed automatic   800
Touring Package 227  
Satellite radio 344  
4-speed automatic   738
Options (change) 675 800
Options (change) 571 738
Destination 560 595
Total Price $18,605 $21,020
Total Invoice $17,393 $19,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,451
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Element
TrimsEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG22/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/70-16
Total Price$18,605$21,020
Adjustments for Features-4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,205$21,020
Total Invoice$17,393$19,470
Adjustments for Features-3740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,019$19,470

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Element
TrimsEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Outside temperature display$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Removable second row seats $0
Total Value of Features$1,825$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3740

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length176.6 in169.3 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,779 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft377.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested75068%

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