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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: $24,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,990

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $37,050 $40,450
Base Invoice $16,416 $33,346 $36,406
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo tray 50    
Cargo mat 40    
Remote start 350 499 499
All-weather floor mats 60 200 200
Cargo net 40 49 49
Satellite radio 430    
Floor mats   225 225
Bodyside moldings   209 209
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo tray 40    
Cargo mat 32    
Remote start 280 310 310
All-weather floor mats 48 120 120
Cargo net 32 32 32
Satellite radio 344    
Floor mats   140 140
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 6,765 1,182 1,182
Options (change) 5,924 727 727
Destination 650 835 835
Total Price $24,950 $39,067 $42,467
Total Invoice $22,990 $34,908 $37,968

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,932
Model Year200820162016
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsXLE TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4268hp V6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/31 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,950$39,067$42,467
Adjustments for Features0-5,580-7,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,950$33,487$34,912
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$22,990$34,908$37,968
Adjustments for Features0-4,986-6,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,990$29,922$31,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,291

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year200820162016
ModelMazda3AvalonAvalon
TrimsXLE TouringLimited
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$250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights $1000 
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,595$7,175$9,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,580$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,986-6,755

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20082016
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,461 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?
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-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 tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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