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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: $19,380

Mazda Mazda3 i Sport   
Difference: $840

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,583

Mazda Mazda3 i Sport   
Difference: $149

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,545 $20,745 $23,245 $25,495 $25,445 $19,625
Base Invoice $17,748 $19,851 $22,241 $24,389 $24,343 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 835 835 835 835 835 595
Total Price $19,380 $21,580 $24,080 $26,330 $26,280 $20,220
Total Invoice $18,583 $20,686 $23,076 $25,224 $25,178 $18,732

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,933
Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$19,380$21,580$24,080$26,330$26,280$20,220
Adjustments for Features-1,550-4,055-6,355-7,755-8,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,830$17,525$17,725$18,575$18,025$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$305$0$200$1,050$500$0
Total Invoice$18,583$20,686$23,076$25,224$25,178$18,732
Adjustments for Features-1,486-3,887-6,090-7,429-7,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,097$16,799$16,986$17,795$17,269$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$298$0$187$996$470$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year201620162016201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Element
Trimi Sporti Touringi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringEX
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$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
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$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125 
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows     $275
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200 
Skid plate (one)     $50
Sunroof $900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600 
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound  $250$250$250 
Traffic information  $25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25    
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350 
Heated mirrors $25$25$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 
Steering-linked headlights    $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75$75$75 
Heated front seats  $200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces    $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats     $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100 
Removable second row seats     $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100  
Total Value of Features$2,920$5,425$7,725$9,125$9,625$1,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$4,055$6,355$7,755$8,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,486-3,887-6,090-7,429-7,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162006
ModelMazda3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length175.6 in169.3 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.3,372 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft377.1 ft3

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