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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: $27,070

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,189

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,695

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $719

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $25,330
Base Invoice $22,952 $23,684
Tech Package 2,135  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 50  
Floor mats   199
3.5L V6   1,920
Tech Package 1,836  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 40  
Floor mats   126
3.5L V6   1,794
Options (change) 2,275 2,119
Options (change) 1,948 1,920
Destination 795 810
Total Price $27,070 $28,259
Total Invoice $25,695 $26,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,241
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/65-17
Total Price$27,070$28,259
Adjustments for Features-5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,520$28,259
Total Invoice$25,695$26,414
Adjustments for Features-5220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,173$26,414

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
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
Hood scoop$100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5220

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,281 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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		42.8 ft373.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
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%

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