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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: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $905

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,950

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,803

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $16,990
Base Invoice $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $15,373
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,400        
Cargo net 40 40 40 40  
Fog lights 325   325    
Extra Value Package 2         880
Side curtain airbags         645
Antilock brakes (ABS)         300
Stability control         650
4-speed automatic         830
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,204        
Cargo net 32 32 32 32  
Fog lights 260   260    
Extra Value Package 2         792
Side curtain airbags         555
Antilock brakes (ABS)         258
Stability control         559
4-speed automatic         753
Options (change) 1,765 40 365 40 3,305
Options (change) 1,496 32 292 32 2,917
Destination 795 795 795 795 660
Total Price $21,860 $22,635 $24,310 $24,235 $20,955
Total Invoice $20,753 $21,677 $23,228 $23,205 $18,950

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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: $425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $666
Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4126hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$21,860$22,635$24,310$24,235$20,955
Adjustments for Features-475-1,155-3,780-3,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,385$21,480$20,530$20,805$20,955
Cost Above Minimum$855$950$0$275$0
Total Invoice$20,753$21,677$23,228$23,205$18,950
Adjustments for Features-451-1,106-3,612-3,2840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,302$20,571$19,616$19,921$18,950
Cost Above Minimum$686$955$0$305$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringXR
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
4-speed automatic    $800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet    $100
Proximity key $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $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 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs    $50
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate    $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Exterior 
Body kit $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 
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
Visor mirror, passenger$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
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
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$1,945$2,625$5,250$4,900$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$1,155$3,780$3,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-451-1,106-3,612-3,2840

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122008
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

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%

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