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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,395

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,416

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $29,575 $34,665
Base Invoice $15,805 $26,423 $30,504
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Navigation system 1,750 4,155 2,000
Satellite radio 430 449 449
Rear spoiler 325    
Cargo mat 40    
Cargo net 40    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Heated front seats   440  
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Navigation system 1,505 3,391 1,700
Satellite radio 344 359 359
Rear spoiler 260    
Cargo mat 32    
Cargo net 32    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 6,955 5,391 2,796
Options (change) 6,051 4,338 2,295
Destination 560 720 720
Total Price $24,395 $35,686 $38,181
Total Invoice $22,416 $31,481 $33,519

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,429
Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,395$35,686$38,181
Adjustments for Features0-1,855-3,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,395$33,831$35,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170
Total Invoice$22,416$31,481$33,519
Adjustments for Features0-1,636-2,792
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,416$29,845$30,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$882

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0 $0
Heated mirrors $25$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,195$3,050$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855$3,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,636-2,792

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Avalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length178.3 in197.2 in
Width69.1 in72.8 in
Height57.7 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.4 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Heated mirrors25No
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
JBL, 360W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested15591%
Total Not Requested159%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested11588%
Total Not Requested1512%

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