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2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,700

2018 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,375

2018 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $22,900
Base Invoice $22,144 $21,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 200
Cargo net 50 40
Wheel locks 55 40
Cargo mat 75 50
Cargo tray 75 60
All-weather floor mats 100 80
Remote start 550 350
Paint, special white 200 200
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 160
Cargo net 40 32
Wheel locks 44 32
Cargo mat 60 40
Cargo tray 60 48
All-weather floor mats 80 64
Remote start 440 280
Paint, special white 172 172
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 1,680 2,495
Options (change) 1,356 2,092
Destination 875 795
Total Price $25,700 $26,190
Total Invoice $24,375 $24,788

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $413
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$25,700$26,190
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$26,190
Total Invoice$24,375$24,788
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,375$24,788

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Features Comparison: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Mazda Mazda3 vs. 2012 Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length180.3 in180.9 in
Width70.7 in69.1 in
Height57.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
2012 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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