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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: $25,980

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,258

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $23,755
Base Invoice $22,191 $21,972
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40  
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32  
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Leather seating surfaces   840
Options (change) 1,485 3,865
Options (change) 1,272 3,331
Destination 795 745
Total Price $25,980 $28,365
Total Invoice $24,258 $26,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $550
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$25,980$28,365
Adjustments for Features0-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,980$27,015
Total Invoice$24,258$26,048
Adjustments for Features0-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,258$24,808

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
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 
Roof rack $300
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
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height 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$2,425$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,240

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length177.4 in181.1 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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		17.0 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.037.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft373.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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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