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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: $5,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,602

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Solara
TrimsSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,135 $27,155
Base Invoice $16,989 $24,438
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo mat 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,950 1,300
Floor mats   184
Stability control   650
Satellite radio   449
Xenon HID headlights   515
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo mat 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,677 1,115
Floor mats   112
Stability control   559
Satellite radio   359
Xenon HID headlights   412
Options (change) 6,725 3,098
Options (change) 5,943 2,557
Destination 670 720
Total Price $25,530 $30,973
Total Invoice $23,602 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,418
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,196
Model Year20092008
ModelMazda3Solara
TrimsSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine156hp I4210hp 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$30,973
Adjustments for Features0-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,530$29,948
Total Invoice$23,602$27,715
Adjustments for Features0-917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,602$26,798

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20092008
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$575$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-917

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20092008
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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested282581%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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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