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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,320

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,556

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $25,330
Base Invoice $16,262 $23,684
Grand Touring Package 1,795  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
Cargo mat 40  
Cargo net 40  
Floor mats   199
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
Bodyside moldings   199
Grand Touring Package 1,673  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
Cargo mat 32  
Cargo net 32  
Floor mats   126
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 5,390 1,573
Options (change) 4,734 1,370
Destination 560 810
Total Price $23,320 $27,713
Total Invoice $21,556 $25,864

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,737
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4179hp I4
TransmissionM5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$23,320$27,713
Adjustments for Features0-2,755
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,320$24,958
Total Invoice$21,556$25,864
Adjustments for Features0-2,571
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,556$23,293

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimsLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,295$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,755
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,571

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3RAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in181.1 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.137.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested220062%
Total Not Requested132538%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%

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