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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: $22,975

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $6,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $19,565
Sport Package       1,240
Premium Package       1,410
Sport Package       1,103
Premium Package       1,255
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,650
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,358
Destination 995 995 995 760
Total Price $28,995 $32,045 $34,895 $22,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,521
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$28,995$32,045$34,895$22,975
Adjustments for Features-8,455-9,705-9,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,540$22,340$25,190$22,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,650$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2021202120212012
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Matrix
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusS
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear wiper$175  $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,775$11,025$11,025$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,455$9,705$9,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-290-301-2770

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20212012
ModelMazda3Matrix
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.3 in102.4 in
Length175.6 in171.9 in
Width70.7 in69.5 in
Height56.7 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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