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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,756

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,068

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda34Runner4Runner
TrimsSR5Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $31,090 $38,595
Base Invoice $16,262 $28,603 $35,508
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Cargo mat 40    
Navigation system 1,750    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Universal garage door opener 75    
Satellite radio 430    
Floor mats   199 199
Premium Package   4,775  
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Cargo mat 32    
Navigation system 1,505    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Universal garage door opener 60    
Satellite radio 344    
Floor mats   126 126
Premium Package   4,251  
Options (change) 5,640 5,023 248
Options (change) 4,934 4,411 160
Destination 560 810 810
Total Price $23,570 $36,923 $39,653
Total Invoice $21,756 $33,824 $36,478

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,358
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,408
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda34Runner4Runner
TrimsSR5Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/35 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/70-17245/60-20
Total Price$23,570$36,923$39,653
Adjustments for Features0-3,995-5,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$32,928$34,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,405
Total Invoice$21,756$33,824$36,478
Adjustments for Features0-3,660-4,894
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,756$30,164$31,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,420

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda34Runner4Runner
TrimsSR5Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Skid plates $150$150
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
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  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,795$5,790$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,995$5,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,660-4,894

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda34Runner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in189.9 in
Width69.1 in75.8 in
Height57.7 in71.5 in
Curb Weight2,735 lb.4,400 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.24.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft39.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.146.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft388.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
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
Toyota 4Runner SR5

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Interior lights, additional0No
Sunroof900Yes
AC power outlet100No
Navigation system600Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested287573%
Total Not Requested105027%

Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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