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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: $25,495

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,199

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3SonataSonata
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $26,445 $28,195
Base Invoice $22,144 $24,725 $26,345
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo net 50 50 50
Cargo mat 75 95 95
All-weather floor mats 100 115 115
Remote start 550 350 350
Door sill trim plates 125    
Floor mats   100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo net 40 41 41
Cargo mat 60 77 77
All-weather floor mats 80 92 92
Remote start 440 316 316
Door sill trim plates 100    
Floor mats   80 80
Options (change) 1,475 710 710
Options (change) 1,180 606 606
Destination 875 775 775
Total Price $25,495 $27,930 $29,680
Total Invoice $24,199 $26,106 $27,726

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,931
Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3SonataSonata
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4198hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,495$27,930$29,680
Adjustments for Features-250-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$27,930$29,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$24,199$26,106$27,726
Adjustments for Features-240-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,175$26,106$27,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,527

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3SonataSonata
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited 2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,500$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-240-93

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Sonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.0 in
Length180.3 in189.8 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,162 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.4 ft3

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