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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: $20,211

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,108

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,700 $21,300 $22,550 $22,900 $15,615 $15,450
Base Invoice $17,888 $20,373 $21,568 $21,901 $14,131 $13,981
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,400          
Cargo net 40 40 40 40 49 49
Cargo mat 50 50 50 50 59 59
Fog lights 325   325      
Audio Value Package         200  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,400 1,400
Stability control         650 650
4-speed automatic         800 800
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300 300
Floor mats         88 88
Alloy wheels         390  
Extra Value Package 1           900
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,204          
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 34 34
Cargo mat 40 40 40 40 36 36
Fog lights 260   260      
Audio Value Package         180  
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package         1,159 1,159
Stability control         559 559
4-speed automatic         724 724
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258 258
Floor mats         55 55
Alloy wheels         312  
Extra Value Package 1           810
Options (change) 1,815 90 415 90 3,936 4,246
Options (change) 1,536 72 332 72 3,317 3,635
Destination 795 795 795 795 660 660
Total Price $21,310 $22,185 $23,760 $23,785 $20,211 $20,356
Total Invoice $20,219 $21,240 $22,695 $22,768 $18,108 $18,276

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4126hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$21,310$22,185$23,760$23,785$20,211$20,356
Adjustments for Features-625-1,505-3,930-3,7800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,685$20,680$19,830$20,005$20,211$20,156
Cost Above Minimum$855$850$0$175$55$0
Total Invoice$20,219$21,240$22,695$22,768$18,108$18,276
Adjustments for Features-593-1,441-3,754-3,6180-180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,626$19,799$18,941$19,150$18,108$18,096
Cost Above Minimum$685$858$0$209$12$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year201220122012201220082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
4-speed automatic    $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125  
Intermittent wipers     $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  
Rear spoiler $200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125$125  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325 
CD player$125$125$125$125 $125
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 $25  
Visor mirror, driver$10   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50  
Heated front seats  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50$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$2,120$3,000$5,425$5,275$1,495$1,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$1,505$3,930$3,780$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-593-1,441-3,754-3,6180-180

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20122008
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
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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