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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: $21,390

Mazda Mazda3 Sport   
Difference: $175

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,960

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $491

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Matrix
TrimSportTouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,095 $22,245 $19,565
Base Invoice $18,275 $21,284 $18,097
Fog lights 370 370  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Sport Package     1,240
FWD     0
Fog lights 296 296  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,005    
Sport Package     1,103
FWD     0
Options (change) 1,420 370 1,240
Options (change) 1,301 296 1,103
Destination 875 875 760
Total Price $21,390 $23,490 $21,565
Total Invoice $20,451 $22,455 $19,960

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $875
Model Year201720172012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Matrix
TrimSportTouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/37 MPG28/37 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$21,390$23,490$21,565
Adjustments for Features-1,125-3,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,265$19,965$21,565
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0
Total Invoice$20,451$22,455$19,960
Adjustments for Features-1,076-3,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,375$19,085$19,960
Cost Above Minimum$290$0$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year201720172012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Matrix
TrimSportTouringS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated front seats $200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,050$4,450$925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$3,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,076-3,3700

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3Matrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in
Length175.6 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height57.3 in61.4 in
Curb Weight2,943 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft361.5 ft3

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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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