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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3SonataSonataSonata
TrimsLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $26,445 $28,195 $25,850
Base Invoice $15,805 $24,725 $26,345 $24,434
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Navigation system 1,750      
All-weather floor mats 60 115 115 115
Cargo mat 40 95 95 95
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation Package   2,200 2,200  
Floor mats   100 100 100
Ultimate Package       5,500
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Navigation system 1,505      
All-weather floor mats 48 92 92 92
Cargo mat 32 77 77 77
Cargo net 32 41 41 41
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation Package   2,002 2,002  
Floor mats   80 80 80
Ultimate Package       5,005
Options (change) 6,190 2,560 2,560 5,860
Options (change) 5,439 2,292 2,292 5,295
Destination 560 775 775 775
Total Price $23,630 $29,780 $31,530 $32,485
Total Invoice $21,804 $27,792 $29,412 $30,504

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,114
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3SonataSonataSonata
TrimsLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4198hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,630$29,780$31,530$32,485
Adjustments for Features0-3,080-3,180-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,630$26,700$28,350$29,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650$2,680
Total Invoice$21,804$27,792$29,412$30,504
Adjustments for Features0-2,874-2,966-2,916
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,804$24,918$26,446$27,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,528$2,670

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3SonataSonataSonata
TrimsLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,495$5,575$5,675$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,080$3,180$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,874-2,966-2,916

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Sonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.0 in
Length178.3 in189.8 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
215/55VR17 tires400No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Rearview camera200No
Infinity, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested210044%
Total Not Requested265056%

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