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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: $27,165

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,304

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $24,490
Base Invoice $21,286 $22,896
Rear bumper protector 50  
Navigation system 1,950 1,240
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Cargo net 40  
3.5L V6   1,920
Rear bumper protector 40  
Navigation system 1,677 1,080
Grand Touring Package 1,599  
Cargo net 32  
3.5L V6   1,797
Options (change) 3,755 3,160
Options (change) 3,348 2,877
Destination 670 745
Total Price $27,165 $28,395
Total Invoice $25,304 $26,518

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $817
Model Year20092009
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$27,165$28,395
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,165$27,970
Total Invoice$25,304$26,518
Adjustments for Features0-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,304$26,121

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092009
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$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
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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Heated front seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,550$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092009
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1258%
Total Not Requested147592%

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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