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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: $24,015

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,877

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $1,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Elantra
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $20,595
Base Invoice $18,303 $19,727
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Tech Package 1,835  
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
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,578  
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) 5,470 2,645
Options (change) 4,911 2,375
Destination 795 775
Total Price $25,810 $24,015
Total Invoice $24,009 $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: $770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year20112012
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$25,810$24,015
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$24,015
Total Invoice$24,009$22,877
Adjustments for Features-9530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$22,877

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112012
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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,000$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9530

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112012
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200054%
Total Not Requested167546%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%

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