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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: $22,250

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $940

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,065

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $20,265
Base Invoice $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $18,745
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,400        
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430  
Fog lights 325   325    
Sport Package         1,240
Sunroof         890
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,204        
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344  
Fog lights 260   260    
Sport Package         1,103
Sunroof         793
Options (change) 2,155 430 755 430 2,130
Options (change) 1,808 344 604 344 1,896
Destination 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $22,250 $23,025 $24,700 $24,625 $23,190
Total Invoice $21,065 $21,989 $23,540 $23,517 $21,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,808
Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$22,250$23,025$24,700$24,625$23,190
Adjustments for Features-800-1,480-4,105-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,450$21,545$20,595$20,870$23,190
Cost Above Minimum$855$950$0$275$0
Total Invoice$21,065$21,989$23,540$23,517$21,436
Adjustments for Features-757-1,413-3,912-3,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,308$20,576$19,628$19,931$21,436
Cost Above Minimum$680$948$0$303$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122012201220122013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trimi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25 
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600$600 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25$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$1,070$1,750$4,375$4,025$270
Value of Feature Adjustments$800$1,480$4,105$3,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-757-1,413-3,912-3,5860

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3Matrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in102.4 in
Length177.4 in171.9 in
Width69.1 in69.5 in
Height57.9 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft361.5 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 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%

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