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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,950

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $1,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,349

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $1,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
TrimisLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,800 $19,545 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $14,801 $18,303 $16,570 $16,674
Touring Package 2,500      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395 1,395    
Cargo net 40 40 51 51
Remote start 350 350 529 529
Cargo mat 50 50    
Fog lights 325      
Floor mats     200 200
Premium Package     860  
Sunroof       420
Touring Package 2,331      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200 1,200    
Cargo net 32 32 35 35
Remote start 280 280 380 380
Cargo mat 40 40    
Fog lights 260      
Floor mats     127 127
Premium Package     765  
Sunroof       373
Options (change) 4,660 1,835 1,640 1,200
Options (change) 4,143 1,552 1,307 915
Destination 795 795 760 760
Total Price $21,255 $22,175 $20,310 $19,950
Total Invoice $19,739 $20,650 $18,637 $18,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,373
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
TrimisLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine148hp I4167hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM5M6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10242, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,255$22,175$20,310$19,950
Adjustments for Features-350-1,230-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,905$20,945$19,660$19,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$40$0$290
Total Invoice$19,739$20,650$18,637$18,349
Adjustments for Features-325-1,145-5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,414$19,505$18,041$18,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$91$0$308

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
TrimisLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  $0
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed automatic  $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Total Value of Features$895$1,775$1,195$545
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$1,230$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-325-1,145-5960

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Corolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.7 in178.7 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Air conditioning900Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Interior air filter0Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested257588%
Total Not Requested35012%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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