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2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2006 Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2006 Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,885

2006 Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $4,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,370

2006 Mazda Mazda3 i   
Difference: $4,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand Touringi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $20,090 $23,145 $13,710
Base Invoice $19,226 $22,144 $12,848
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 175
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,500    
Wheel locks 55 55 30
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo mat 75 75 40
All-weather floor mats 100 100 60
Fog lights 375   300
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 1,050  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     890
Touring Package     2,280
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     395
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
4-speed shiftable automatic     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 140
Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg. 1,290    
Wheel locks 44 44 24
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo mat 60 60 32
All-weather floor mats 80 80 48
Fog lights 300   240
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,004 1,005  
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.     765
Touring Package     2,127
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.     340
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
4-speed shiftable automatic     810
Options (change) 3,530 1,655 5,615
Options (change) 3,078 1,489 4,962
Destination 875 875 560
Total Price $24,495 $25,675 $19,885
Total Invoice $23,179 $24,508 $18,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2006 Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2006 Mazda Mazda3 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $788
Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand Touringi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4184hp I4150hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG27/36 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$24,495$25,675$19,885
Adjustments for Features-3,805-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,690$20,070$19,885
Cost Above Minimum$620$0$0
Total Invoice$23,179$24,508$18,370
Adjustments for Features-3,601-5,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,578$19,158$18,370
Cost Above Minimum$420$0$0

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Features Comparison: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2006 Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringGrand Touringi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass  $0
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750 
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Total Value of Features$5,100$6,900$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,805$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,601-5,3500

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2006 Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length180.3 in178.3 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,100 lb.2,729 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Mazda Mazda3 Touring

Bose / Moonroof / Satellite Radio Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
2006 Mazda Mazda3 i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and 6-CD Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested245072%
Total Not Requested95028%
ABS/SAB/SAC Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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