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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,795

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,298

Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $2,611

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $13,710 $20,595
Base Invoice $12,848 $19,727
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 395  
Touring Package 2,280  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 890  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 40 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 250
Fog lights 300  
Universal garage door opener 75  
4-speed shiftable automatic 900  
Floor mats   95
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg. 340  
Touring Package 2,127  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg. 765  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo mat 32 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 226
Fog lights 240  
Universal garage door opener 60  
4-speed shiftable automatic 810  
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 5,525 475
Options (change) 4,890 407
Destination 560 775
Total Price $19,795 $21,845
Total Invoice $18,298 $20,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price: Hyundai Elantra Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $165
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$19,795$21,845
Adjustments for Features0-2,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,795$19,290
Total Invoice$18,298$20,909
Adjustments for Features0-2,446
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,298$18,463

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimiLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,320$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,446

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Elantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length178.3 in178.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,729 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested100029%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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