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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: $27,075

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,162

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,440 $23,375 $24,665
Base Invoice $20,991 $21,854 $23,061
Rear bumper protector 50    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40    
Navigation system 1,750 1,550 1,240
Grand Touring Package 1,715    
Cargo cover   90  
3.5L V6   1,930 1,920
Automatic headlights   70  
Rear bumper protector 40    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32    
Navigation system 1,505 1,313 1,080
Grand Touring Package 1,600    
Cargo cover   72  
3.5L V6   1,803 1,797
Automatic headlights   56  
Options (change) 3,985 3,640 3,160
Options (change) 3,521 3,244 2,877
Destination 650 800 800
Total Price $27,075 $27,815 $28,625
Total Invoice $25,162 $25,898 $26,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,473
Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4269hp V6269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$27,075$27,815$28,625
Adjustments for Features-1,1950-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,880$27,815$27,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$25,162$25,898$26,738
Adjustments for Features-1,1110-1,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,051$25,898$25,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$374$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
External spare tire shell  $100
Externally-mounted spare $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 $125
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$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 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,520$2,325$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,195$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1110-1,214

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,041 lb.3,560 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
43.8 ft373.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1256%
Total Not Requested192594%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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