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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: $24,000

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,428

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $23,075 $23,755
Base Invoice $21,286 $21,342 $21,972
Rear bumper protector 50    
CD changer, in-dash 500 200  
Cargo net 40    
Cargo cover   140  
3.5L V6   1,915 1,915
Rear bumper protector 40    
CD changer, in-dash 400 150  
Cargo net 32    
Cargo cover   112  
3.5L V6   1,771 1,771
Options (change) 590 2,255 1,915
Options (change) 472 2,033 1,771
Destination 670 745 745
Total Price $24,000 $26,075 $26,415
Total Invoice $22,428 $24,120 $24,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $554
Model Year200920082008
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)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$24,000$26,075$26,415
Adjustments for Features0-475-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,000$25,600$24,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0
Total Invoice$22,428$24,120$24,488
Adjustments for Features0-439-1,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,428$23,681$22,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$699$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200920082008
ModelMazda3RAV4RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0$0$0
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$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Intermittent wipers$0  
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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 height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$1,950$2,425$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-439-1,506

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092008
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.3,527 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
Toyota RAV4 Sport

Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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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