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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: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimsXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $37,050 $40,450 $41,950
Base Invoice $15,805 $33,346 $36,406 $37,756
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Navigation system 1,750      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Cargo mat 40      
All-weather floor mats 60 200 200 200
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
Satellite radio 430      
Floor mats   225 225 225
Bodyside moldings   209 209 209
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Navigation system 1,505      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Cargo mat 32      
All-weather floor mats 48 120 120 120
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
Satellite radio 344      
Floor mats   140 140 140
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125
Options (change) 6,190 683 683 683
Options (change) 5,439 417 417 417
Destination 560 835 835 835
Total Price $23,630 $38,568 $41,968 $43,468
Total Invoice $21,804 $34,598 $37,658 $39,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,044
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimsXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM5T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9785, 11785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$23,630$38,568$41,968$43,468
Adjustments for Features0-5,295-7,020-6,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,630$33,273$34,948$36,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675$3,250
Total Invoice$21,804$34,598$37,658$39,008
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-6,299-6,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,804$29,848$31,359$32,776
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,511$2,928

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalonAvalon
TrimsXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents $100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000  
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$1,620$6,915$8,640$8,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,295$7,020$6,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,750-6,299-6,232

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3Avalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length178.3 in195.3 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft316.0 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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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