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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: $22,805

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,156

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,040 $20,595
Base Invoice $17,838 $19,727
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,195  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo tray 60 70
Cargo mat 50 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 250
Universal garage door opener 75  
Technology Package   2,100
Floor mats   95
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,028  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo tray 48 57
Cargo mat 40 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 226
Universal garage door opener 60  
Technology Package   1,911
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 3,015 2,645
Options (change) 2,568 2,375
Destination 750 775
Total Price $22,805 $24,015
Total Invoice $21,156 $22,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18
Model Year20102012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,805$24,015
Adjustments for Features0-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,805$22,190
Total Invoice$21,156$22,877
Adjustments for Features0-1,739
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,156$21,138

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Total Value of Features$1,250$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,739

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelMazda3Elantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in178.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,662 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested87552%
Total Not Requested80048%

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