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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $305

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $24,000 $19,625
Base Invoice $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $22,952 $18,137
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430 430  
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344 344  
Options (change) 430 430 430 430 430 0
Options (change) 344 344 344 344 344 0
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 595
Total Price $20,525 $23,025 $24,375 $24,625 $25,225 $20,220
Total Invoice $19,601 $21,989 $23,280 $23,517 $24,091 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,760
Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$20,525$23,025$24,375$24,625$25,225$20,220
Adjustments for Features-2,150-4,105-6,605-6,380-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,375$18,920$17,770$18,245$21,120$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$605$1,150$0$475$3,350$0
Total Invoice$19,601$21,989$23,280$23,517$24,091$18,732
Adjustments for Features-2,053-3,920-6,308-6,093-3,9200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,548$18,069$16,972$17,424$20,171$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$576$1,097$0$452$3,199$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year201220122012201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250 $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Hood scoop    $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof $900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
Navigation system  $600$600  
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge    $75 
Fog lights $125 $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Removable second row seats     $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$2,795$4,750$7,250$7,025$4,750$645
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$4,105$6,605$6,380$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,053-3,920-6,308-6,093-3,9200

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length177.4 in169.3 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft377.1 ft3

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