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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: $24,875

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,930

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMazda3SonataSonataSonata
TrimsLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $27,350 $34,075 $30,100
Base Invoice $16,416 $25,850 $31,933 $28,257
Grand Touring Package 2,460      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Navigation system 1,750      
All-weather floor mats 60 130 130 130
Cargo mat 40 115 115 115
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Rear spoiler 325      
Satellite radio 430      
Floor mats   125 125 125
Grand Touring Package 2,295      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Navigation system 1,505      
All-weather floor mats 48 104 104 104
Cargo mat 32 92 92 92
Cargo net 32 41 41 41
Rear spoiler 260      
Satellite radio 344      
Floor mats   100 100 100
Options (change) 6,690 420 420 420
Options (change) 5,864 337 337 337
Destination 650 835 835 835
Total Price $24,875 $28,605 $35,330 $31,355
Total Invoice $22,930 $27,022 $33,105 $29,429

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,489
Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMazda3SonataSonataSonata
TrimsLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4185hp I4245hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$24,875$28,605$35,330$31,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,755-7,580-3,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,875$25,850$27,750$28,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,900$2,350
Total Invoice$22,930$27,022$33,105$29,429
Adjustments for Features0-2,603-7,103-2,961
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,930$24,419$26,002$26,468
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,583$2,049

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year2008201620162016
ModelMazda3SonataSonataSonata
TrimsLimitedLimited 2.0THybrid Limited
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support  $0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100 
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
Navigation system$600 $600 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25 
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,220$5,975$10,800$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755$7,580$3,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,603-7,103-2,961

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20082016
ModelMazda3Sonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in73.4 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested257579%
Total Not Requested67521%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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