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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,987

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Matrix
TrimsS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $19,565
Base Invoice $16,262 $18,097
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Satellite radio 430  
Sport Package   1,240
Premium Package   1,410
FWD   0
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Satellite radio 344  
Sport Package   1,103
Premium Package   1,255
FWD   0
Options (change) 3,560 2,650
Options (change) 3,165 2,358
Destination 560 760
Total Price $21,490 $22,975
Total Invoice $19,987 $21,215

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,879
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Matrix
TrimsS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/34 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$21,490$22,975
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,715$22,975
Total Invoice$19,987$21,215
Adjustments for Features-1,6510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,336$21,215

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Matrix
TrimsS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$2,975$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6510

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Matrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length176.6 in171.9 in
Width69.1 in69.5 in
Height57.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,779 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.2 ft361.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested77522%
Total Not Requested275078%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

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