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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: $24,610

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,505

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda34Runner
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $35,100
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $31,344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Fog lights 325    
Rear bumper protector 50 50  
Cargo net 40 40 49
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Limited Extra Value Package     465
Navigation system     2,420
Floor mats     184
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Fog lights 260    
Rear bumper protector 40 40  
Cargo net 32 32 34
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Cargo mat 40 40  
Limited Extra Value Package     372
Navigation system     1,987
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 740 415 3,118
Options (change) 592 332 2,505
Destination 795 795 745
Total Price $24,685 $24,610 $38,963
Total Invoice $23,528 $23,505 $34,594

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,391
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda34Runner
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4236hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17265/60-18
Total Price$24,685$24,610$38,963
Adjustments for Features-3500-4,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,335$24,610$34,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,528$23,505$34,594
Adjustments for Features-3340-4,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,194$23,505$30,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda34Runner
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power retractable rear window  $350
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable  $100
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Running boards  $350
Skid plates  $150
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,825$1,475$5,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-3340-4,009

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota 4Runner

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda34Runner
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length177.4 in189.2 in
Width69.1 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in69.3 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.4,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.23.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.4 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in24.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.036.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft375.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
JBL, 8 speakers350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested70045%
Total Not Requested85055%
Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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