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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: $21,915

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $875

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,966

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $191

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $20,595
Base Invoice $16,416 $19,727
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 50 70
Cargo mat 40 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 250
Universal garage door opener 75  
Floor mats   95
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 40 57
Cargo mat 32 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 226
Universal garage door opener 60  
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 4,605 545
Options (change) 4,091 464
Destination 650 775
Total Price $22,790 $21,915
Total Invoice $21,157 $20,966

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $363
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,790$21,915
Adjustments for Features0-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,790$21,735
Total Invoice$21,157$20,966
Adjustments for Features0-172
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,157$20,794

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$1,645$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-172

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082012
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 Weight2,759 lb.2,662 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested150046%

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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