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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: $25,170

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,739

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,057

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $25,330
Base Invoice $22,862 $23,684
Rear bumper protector 100  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo mat 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Floor mats   199
Rearview camera   475
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
Rear bumper protector 80  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Floor mats   126
Rearview camera   424
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
Options (change) 400 3,769
Options (change) 320 3,463
Destination 875 810
Total Price $25,170 $29,909
Total Invoice $24,057 $27,957

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,089
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,358
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$25,170$29,909
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,170$28,259
Total Invoice$24,057$27,957
Adjustments for Features0-1,542
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,057$26,415

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RAV4
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
G-vectoring control$100 
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
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 player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,950$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,542

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RAV4
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length175.6 in181.1 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight2,989 lb.3,560 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 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		20.2 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.237.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft373.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested225088%
Total Not Requested30012%
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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