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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,175

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,170

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelMazda6Mazda3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand Tourings
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $17,535
Base Invoice $27,608 $16,416
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo mat 50 40
All-weather floor mats 60 60
Universal garage door opener 75 75
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Cassette player 200 200
Satellite radio 430 430
Navigation system 2,000 1,750
Sunroof 700  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Rear spoiler   325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 40 32
All-weather floor mats 48 48
Universal garage door opener 60 60
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Cassette player 160 160
Satellite radio 344 344
Navigation system 1,740 1,505
Sunroof 609  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Rear spoiler   260
Options (change) 3,830 6,990
Options (change) 3,253 6,104
Destination 560 650
Total Price $34,315 $25,175
Total Invoice $31,421 $23,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,211
Model Year20062008
ModelMazda6Mazda3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand Tourings
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,315$25,175
Adjustments for Features-3,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,995$25,175
Total Invoice$31,421$23,170
Adjustments for Features-3,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,381$23,170

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda6Mazda3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand Tourings
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,415$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length186.8 in178.3 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height56.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft311.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested140060%
Total Not Requested95040%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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