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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: $21,225

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $5,165

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,155

Toyota Matrix XRS   
Difference: $6,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trims Tourings Grand TouringXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,495 $25,445 $19,250
Base Invoice $24,389 $24,343 $17,420
Cargo net 60 60  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050  
Side curtain airbags     645
Sunroof     750
Cargo net 48 48  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002  
Side curtain airbags     555
Sunroof     600
Options (change) 60 1,110 1,395
Options (change) 48 1,050 1,155
Destination 835 835 580
Total Price $26,390 $27,390 $21,225
Total Invoice $25,272 $26,228 $19,155

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $66
Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trims Tourings Grand TouringXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4184hp I4164hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG28/39 MPG25/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$26,390$27,390$21,225
Adjustments for Features-5,905-7,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,485$19,935$21,225
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$0
Total Invoice$25,272$26,228$19,155
Adjustments for Features-5,655-7,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,617$19,089$19,155
Cost Above Minimum$528$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201620162006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Matrix
Trims Tourings Grand TouringXRS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0$0 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,650$8,200$745
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,905$7,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,655-7,1390

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20162006
ModelMazda3Matrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length175.6 in171.3 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in61.6 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft353.2 ft3

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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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