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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: $25,165

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,162

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $29,575 $34,665
Base Invoice $16,416 $26,423 $30,504
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Remote start 350 499 499
Cargo net 40    
Cargo mat 40    
Rear spoiler 325    
Satellite radio 430 449 449
Navigation system 1,750 4,155 2,000
Universal garage door opener 75    
Preferred Accessory Package   347 347
Stability control   650 650
Alarm   220  
Heated front seats   440  
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Remote start 280 356 356
Cargo net 32    
Cargo mat 32    
Rear spoiler 260    
Satellite radio 344 359 359
Navigation system 1,505 3,391 1,700
Universal garage door opener 60    
Preferred Accessory Package   236 236
Stability control   520 520
Alarm   176  
Heated front seats   352  
Options (change) 6,980 6,760 3,945
Options (change) 6,096 5,390 3,171
Destination 650 720 720
Total Price $25,165 $37,055 $39,330
Total Invoice $23,162 $32,533 $34,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,842
Model Year200820082008
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsTouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7360, 12360, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,165$37,055$39,330
Adjustments for Features0-2,880-4,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,165$34,175$35,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$950
Total Invoice$23,162$32,533$34,395
Adjustments for Features0-2,529-3,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,162$30,004$30,718
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$714

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820082008
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  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
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$1,295$4,175$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,880$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,529-3,677

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082008
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,495 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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