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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: $25,435

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,119

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Solara
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $27,155
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $24,438
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Fog lights 325    
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Floor mats     184
Stability control     650
Satellite radio     449
Xenon HID headlights     515
Navigation system     1,300
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Fog lights 260    
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo mat 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Floor mats     112
Stability control     559
Satellite radio     359
Xenon HID headlights     412
Navigation system     1,115
Options (change) 2,090 1,765 3,098
Options (change) 1,756 1,496 2,557
Destination 795 795 720
Total Price $25,435 $25,460 $30,973
Total Invoice $24,119 $24,192 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,094
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Solara
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4167hp I4210hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,435$25,460$30,973
Adjustments for Features-525-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,910$25,085$30,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$24,119$24,192$27,715
Adjustments for Features-498-3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,621$23,836$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Solara
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,625$2,475$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$525$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-498-3560

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3Solara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in192.5 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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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