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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: $20,591

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $2,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,010

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $3,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,545 $24,795 $24,745 $17,910 $17,990
Base Invoice $21,571 $23,723 $23,673 $16,570 $16,674
Cargo net 60 60 60 51 51
Cargo mat 70 70 70    
Floor mats       200 200
Premium Package       860  
Entune       1,170 1,170
Sunroof         420
Cargo net 48 48 48 35 35
Cargo mat 50 50 50    
Floor mats       127 127
Premium Package       765  
Entune       1,041 1,041
Sunroof         373
Options (change) 130 130 130 2,281 1,841
Options (change) 98 98 98 1,968 1,576
Destination 835 835 835 760 760
Total Price $23,510 $25,760 $25,710 $20,951 $20,591
Total Invoice $22,504 $24,656 $24,606 $19,298 $19,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $254
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $976
Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4132hp I4132hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$23,510$25,760$25,710$20,951$20,591
Adjustments for Features-2,955-4,355-4,855-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,555$21,405$20,855$20,301$20,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$300$0$290
Total Invoice$22,504$24,656$24,606$19,298$19,010
Adjustments for Features-2,829-4,168-4,647-5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,675$20,488$19,959$18,699$19,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$813$284$0$311

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162016201620122012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3CorollaCorolla
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringLES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150  
911 assist$25$25$25  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Intermittent wipers    $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0  
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,275$4,675$5,175$970$320
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$4,355$4,855$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,829-4,168-4,647-5990

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Corolla

Model Year20162012
ModelMazda3Corolla
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length180.3 in178.7 in
Width70.7 in69.3 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in43.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.3 ft3

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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%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested97598%
Total Not Requested252%

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