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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,890

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $2,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3CX-3
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $24,000 $20,640
Cargo net 40 40 40 40 40 50
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 80 80 100
Rear bumper protector 50 50 50 50 50 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200 200 200 325
Remote start 350 350 350 350 350 550
Universal garage door opener 75 75 75 75 75  
Door sill trim plates           100
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32 40
All-weather floor mats 64 64 64 64 64 80
Rear bumper protector 40 40 40 40 40 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160 160 160 260
Remote start 280 280 280 280 280 440
Universal garage door opener 60 60 60 60 60  
Door sill trim plates           80
Options (change) 795 795 795 795 795 1,225
Options (change) 636 636 636 636 636 980
Destination 795 795 795 795 795 1,100
Total Price $20,890 $23,390 $24,740 $24,990 $25,590 $22,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,356
Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3CX-3
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18215/60-16
Total Price$20,890$23,390$24,740$24,990$25,590$22,965
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-4,455-4,230-2,130-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,890$21,435$20,285$20,760$23,460$21,765
Cost Above Minimum$605$1,150$0$475$3,175$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201220122012201220122020
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3CX-3
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, low-speed     $200
G-vectoring control     $100
Rearview camera     $200
Rollover sensor     $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)     $250
Hood scoop    $100 
Sunroof $900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings     $75
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Navigation system  $600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader     $25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250 
USB port     $25
Voice control for audio system     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights     $25
Boost gauge    $75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights $125 $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10    $10
Visor mirror, passenger$10    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200  
Metal pedals    $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Total Value of Features$1,070$3,025$5,525$5,300$3,200$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$4,455$4,230$2,130$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,862-4,245-4,030-2,030-109

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3CX-3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length177.4 in168.3 in
Width69.1 in69.6 in
Height57.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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