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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: $25,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,602

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3Solara
TrimsSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,135 $26,405
Base Invoice $16,989 $23,764
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 325 200
Cargo mat 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,950 1,350
Floor mats   184
Stability control   650
Side curtain airbags   400
Satellite radio   449
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 260 160
Cargo mat 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,677 1,163
Floor mats   112
Stability control   559
Side curtain airbags   344
Satellite radio   359
Options (change) 6,725 3,233
Options (change) 5,943 2,697
Destination 670 580
Total Price $25,530 $30,218
Total Invoice $23,602 $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: $4,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,327
Model Year20092006
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$25,530$30,218
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,530$30,093
Total Invoice$23,602$27,041
Adjustments for Features0-112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,602$26,929

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20092006
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
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,500$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-112

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20092006
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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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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