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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: $27,465

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,474

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,440 $25,330
Base Invoice $20,991 $23,684
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40  
Remote start 350 529
Cargo mat 40  
Navigation system 1,750  
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Satellite radio 430  
Floor mats   199
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32  
Remote start 280 380
Cargo mat 32  
Navigation system 1,505  
Grand Touring Package 1,600  
Satellite radio 344  
Floor mats   126
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 4,375 4,022
Options (change) 3,833 3,544
Destination 650 810
Total Price $27,465 $30,162
Total Invoice $25,474 $28,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $346
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$27,465$30,162
Adjustments for Features0-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,465$27,032
Total Invoice$25,474$28,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,474$25,128

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
USB port $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,910

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082012
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 sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57528%
Total Not Requested147572%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Total Requested2008%
Total Not Requested235092%
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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