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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,425

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122021
ModelMazda3CX-5
TrimMazdaSpeed3Carbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $30,760
Tech Package 2,135  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40 60
Cargo mat 50 70
All-weather floor mats 80 125
Rear bumper protector 50 125
Cargo cover   250
Illuminated door sill trim plates   400
Tech Package 1,836  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32 48
Cargo mat 40 56
All-weather floor mats 64 100
Rear bumper protector 40 100
Cargo cover   200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   320
Options (change) 2,630 1,030
Options (change) 2,232 824
Destination 795 1,175
Total Price $27,425 $32,965

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,123
Model Year20122021
ModelMazda3CX-5
TrimMazdaSpeed3Carbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, ?
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/55-19
Total Price$27,425$32,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,425$30,615

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122021
ModelMazda3CX-5
TrimMazdaSpeed3Carbon Edition Turbo
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,800$6,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-143

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-5 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20122021
ModelMazda3CX-5
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.2 in
Length177.4 in179.1 in
Width69.1 in72.5 in
Height57.9 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,699 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft359.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda CX-5 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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