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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: $24,330

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $425

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $194

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3ElementElement
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,245 $25,495 $25,445 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $22,241 $24,389 $24,343 $20,835 $21,656
Interior ambient lighting 250 250 250    
Navigation system       1,700 1,700
Interior ambient lighting 200 200 200    
Navigation system       1,577 1,577
Options (change) 250 250 250 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 200 200 200 1,577 1,577
Destination 835 835 835 670 670
Total Price $24,330 $26,580 $26,530 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $23,276 $25,424 $25,378 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $3,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,677
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3ElementElement
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6A5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$24,330$26,580$26,530$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-3,830-5,230-5,730-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,500$21,350$20,800$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$300$0$1,735
Total Invoice$23,276$25,424$25,378$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-3,664-5,003-5,481-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,612$20,421$19,897$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$809$285$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3ElementElement
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringEXSC
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed automatic   $900 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter    $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments   $100$100
Removable cooler console   $175 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers   $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Skid plate (one)   $50$50
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
HD radio$50$50$50  
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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  
Floor mats$75$75$75 $75
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$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$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$5,000$6,400$6,900$2,020$1,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$5,230$5,730$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,664-5,003-5,481-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3Element
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in101.4 in
Length175.6 in169.9 in
Width70.7 in71.6 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.3,434 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 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft374.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
USB port25Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested107598%
Total Not Requested252%

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