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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: $24,375

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,280

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $74

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $24,000 $22,635
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $22,952 $21,067
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
Navigation system       1,700
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
Navigation system       1,577
Options (change) 430 430 430 1,700
Options (change) 344 344 344 1,577
Destination 795 795 795 710
Total Price $24,375 $24,625 $25,225 $25,045
Total Invoice $23,280 $23,517 $24,091 $23,354

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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: $3,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,135
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18215/70-16
Total Price$24,375$24,625$25,225$25,045
Adjustments for Features-3,205-2,980-8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,170$21,645$24,345$25,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$3,175$0
Total Invoice$23,280$23,517$24,091$23,354
Adjustments for Features-3,061-2,846-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,219$20,671$23,251$23,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$452$3,032$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3EX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
5-speed automatic   $900
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Removable cooler console   $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Heated front seats$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 
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$6,175$5,950$3,850$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$2,980$880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,061-2,846-8400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20122010
ModelMazda3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length177.4 in169.9 in
Width69.1 in71.6 in
Height57.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,516 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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