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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,722

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $2,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3MatrixMatrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $16,740 $19,250
Base Invoice $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $15,148 $17,420
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,400          
Cargo net 40 40 40 40    
Fog lights 325   325      
Extra Value Package 2         880  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         390  
Side curtain airbags         645 645
Stability control         650  
4-speed automatic         830  
Sunroof           750
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,204          
Cargo net 32 32 32 32    
Fog lights 260   260      
Extra Value Package 2         792  
Antilock brakes (ABS)         335  
Side curtain airbags         555 555
Stability control         559  
4-speed automatic         753  
Sunroof           600
Options (change) 1,765 40 365 40 3,395 1,395
Options (change) 1,496 32 292 32 2,994 1,155
Destination 795 795 795 795 580 580
Total Price $21,860 $22,635 $24,310 $24,235 $20,715 $21,225
Total Invoice $20,753 $21,677 $23,228 $23,205 $18,722 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $847
Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3MatrixMatrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4126hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6A4M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$21,860$22,635$24,310$24,235$20,715$21,225
Adjustments for Features-1,375-2,055-4,680-4,330-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,485$20,580$19,630$19,905$19,815$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$855$950$0$275$0$1,410
Total Invoice$20,753$21,677$23,228$23,205$18,722$19,155
Adjustments for Features-1,305-1,968-4,472-4,146-8130
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,448$19,709$18,756$19,059$17,909$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$692$953$0$303$0$1,246

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201220122012201220062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3MatrixMatrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXRXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100   
4-speed automatic    $800 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100$100
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 $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200  
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0$0$0
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  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation system  $600$600  
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50  
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  
Floor mats$75$75$75$75  
Folding passenger seat    $150$150
Heated front seats  $200$200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,195$2,875$5,500$5,150$1,720$820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$2,055$4,680$4,330$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,305-1,968-4,472-4,146-8130

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3Matrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length177.4 in171.3 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft353.2 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 Matrix XR

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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