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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: $23,665

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $350

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,306

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Elantra
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,595 $22,745 $20,595
Base Invoice $18,753 $21,761 $19,727
Technology Package 1,600   2,100
Cargo net 60 60 50
Cargo tray 75 75 70
Cargo mat 70 70 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175 250
Fog lights 370 370  
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
Sunroof 800    
Floor mats     95
Technology Package 1,376   1,911
Cargo net 48 48 41
Cargo tray 60 60 57
Cargo mat 50 50 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140 226
Fog lights 296 296  
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
Sunroof 688    
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 3,275 875 2,645
Options (change) 2,758 694 2,375
Destination 795 795 775
Total Price $23,665 $24,415 $24,015
Total Invoice $22,306 $23,250 $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: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $405
Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Elantra
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4148hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG29/40 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16215/45-17
Total Price$23,665$24,415$24,015
Adjustments for Features0-500-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,665$23,915$22,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$22,306$23,250$22,877
Adjustments for Features0-476-976
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,306$22,774$21,901
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201420142012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Elantra
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$1,575$2,075$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-476-976

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20142012
ModelMazda3Elantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.3 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in56.5 in
Curb Weight2,799 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25No
App support0No
Total Requested123055%
Total Not Requested102545%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested50030%

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