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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: $24,885

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,819

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $23,755
Base Invoice $22,952 $21,972
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40  
3.5L V6   1,915
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32  
3.5L V6   1,771
Leather seating surfaces   840
Options (change) 90 2,965
Options (change) 72 2,611
Destination 795 745
Total Price $24,885 $27,465
Total Invoice $23,819 $25,328

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103
Model Year20122008
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$24,885$27,465
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,885$25,940
Total Invoice$23,819$25,328
Adjustments for Features0-1,406
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,819$23,922

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122008
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$2,575$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,406

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20122008
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.3,527 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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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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