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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: $24,950

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,990

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimsSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750
Base Invoice $16,873 $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491
Grand Touring Package 1,970          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175          
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335          
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 60 249 249 249 249 249
Universal garage door opener 75   349      
Satellite radio 430          
Remote start 350 499 499 499 499 499
Cargo mat 40          
Cargo tray 50          
Navigation system 1,750          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,310 1,310      
Power Extra Value Package   1,010        
Floor mats       224 224  
Grand Touring Package 1,838          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140          
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148          
Cargo net 32 35 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 48 145 145 145 145 145
Universal garage door opener 60   274      
Satellite radio 344          
Remote start 280 310 310 310 310 310
Cargo mat 32          
Cargo tray 40          
Navigation system 1,505          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation   1,165 1,165      
Power Extra Value Package   959        
Floor mats       139 139  
Options (change) 6,275 3,117 2,456 1,021 1,021 797
Options (change) 5,467 2,614 1,929 629 629 490
Destination 650 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $24,950 $32,902 $35,636 $32,921 $36,046 $36,542
Total Invoice $22,990 $30,528 $33,179 $30,521 $33,612 $33,976

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,866
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,871
Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimsSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4
TransmissionM5T6CVTT6CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$24,950$32,902$35,636$32,921$36,046$36,542
Adjustments for Features0-5,640-6,740-6,105-7,655-6,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,950$27,262$28,896$26,816$28,391$29,602
Cost Above Minimum$0$446$2,080$0$1,575$2,786
Total Invoice$22,990$30,528$33,179$30,521$33,612$33,976
Adjustments for Features0-5,233-6,275-5,660-7,138-6,453
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,990$25,295$26,904$24,861$26,474$27,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$434$2,043$0$1,613$2,662

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200820182018201820182018
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimsSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 $1100
CVT  $1000 $1000 
FWD$0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150     
Hands-free trunk or liftgate     $100
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power liftgate $350 $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0     
Around view cameras     $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan     $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  $40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75
Visor mirror, driver$10     
Visor mirror, passenger$10     
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  $100
Leather seating surfaces$900     
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350   
Chrome-coated alloy wheels   $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100    
Total Value of Features$2,735$8,375$9,475$8,840$10,390$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,640$6,740$6,105$7,655$6,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,233-6,275-5,660-7,138-6,453

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20082018
ModelMazda3RAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length176.6 in183.5 in
Width69.1 in72.6 in
Height57.7 in65.9 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft373.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested157548%
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 SE

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%
Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested25022%
Total Not Requested90078%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Platinum

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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