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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Tucson Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Tucson Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,540

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,662

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Tucson
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $24,995
Base Invoice $16,873 $23,760
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 250
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo tray 50 100
Cargo mat 40 95
Cargo net 40 50
Satellite radio 430  
Premium Package   2,850
Floor mats   100
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 226
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo tray 40 80
Cargo mat 32 76
Cargo net 32 41
Satellite radio 344  
Premium Package   2,594
Floor mats   80
Options (change) 5,865 3,445
Options (change) 5,139 3,097
Destination 650 825
Total Price $24,540 $29,265
Total Invoice $22,662 $27,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Tucson

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,367
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Tucson
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4176hp I4
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$24,540$29,265
Adjustments for Features0-2,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,540$26,460
Total Invoice$22,662$27,682
Adjustments for Features0-2,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,662$25,029

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Tucson
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Total Value of Features$2,095$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,653

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Hyundai Tucson

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Tucson
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in173.2 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft325.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft355.8 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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
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 Tucson Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60024%
Total Not Requested190076%

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