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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: $20,571

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,369

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Corolla
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $15,315
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $13,859
Cargo net 40 40 49
Cargo mat 50 50 59
Audio Value Package     200
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,400
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     800
Antilock brakes (ABS)     390
Leather seating surfaces     650
Floor mats     88
Alloy wheels     390
Cargo net 32 32 34
Cargo mat 40 40 36
Audio Value Package     180
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package     1,159
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     740
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335
Leather seating surfaces     520
Floor mats     55
Alloy wheels     312
Options (change) 90 90 4,676
Options (change) 72 72 3,930
Destination 795 795 580
Total Price $23,435 $23,785 $20,571
Total Invoice $22,435 $22,768 $18,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,572
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Corolla
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionT6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$23,435$23,785$20,571
Adjustments for Features-2,605-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,830$21,205$20,571
Cost Above Minimum$0$375$0
Total Invoice$22,435$22,768$18,369
Adjustments for Features-2,494-2,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,941$20,298$18,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$357$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Corolla
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,000$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,605$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,494-2,4700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Corolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length180.9 in178.3 in
Width69.1 in66.9 in
Height57.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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