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2008 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2008 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,065

2008 Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $675

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

2008 Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
Trimss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $22,900
Base Invoice $16,416 $21,901
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 200
Wheel locks 40 40
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo mat 40 50
Cargo tray 50 60
Universal garage door opener 75 75
All-weather floor mats 60 80
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Satellite radio 430  
Rear spoiler 325  
Navigation system 1,750  
Tech Package   1,400
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 160
Wheel locks 32 32
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 32 40
Cargo tray 40 48
Universal garage door opener 60 60
All-weather floor mats 48 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Satellite radio 344  
Rear spoiler 260  
Navigation system 1,505  
Tech Package   1,204
Options (change) 6,880 2,045
Options (change) 6,016 1,720
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,065 $25,740
Total Invoice $23,082 $24,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2008 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2012 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,208
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
Trimss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$25,065$25,740
Adjustments for Features0-2,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,065$23,060
Total Invoice$23,082$24,416
Adjustments for Features0-2,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,082$21,874

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Features Comparison: 2008 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
Trimss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$520$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,542

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See a complete comparison of 2008 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: 2008 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width69.1 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of 2008 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
2008 Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested187582%
Total Not Requested40018%
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
2012 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested95073%
Total Not Requested35027%

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