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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,882

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Solara
TrimsSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,535 $26,405
Base Invoice $16,416 $23,764
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 325 200
Cargo mat 40  
Satellite radio 430 449
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,750 1,350
Floor mats   184
Stability control   650
Side curtain airbags   400
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 260 160
Cargo mat 32  
Satellite radio 344 359
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,505 1,163
Floor mats   112
Stability control   559
Side curtain airbags   344
Options (change) 6,630 3,233
Options (change) 5,816 2,697
Destination 650 580
Total Price $24,815 $30,218
Total Invoice $22,882 $27,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,898
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,707
Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Solara
TrimsSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine156hp I4225hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$24,815$30,218
Adjustments for Features0-505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$29,713
Total Invoice$22,882$27,041
Adjustments for Features0-452
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,882$26,589

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Solara
TrimsSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Total Value of Features$1,520$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-452

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Solara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length178.3 in192.5 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%

Option Package Details
Toyota Solara SLE V6

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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