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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: $25,640

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,336

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,925

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Mazda3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,925 $22,900
Base Invoice $27,608 $21,901
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 200
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo mat 50 50
Universal garage door opener 75 75
All-weather floor mats 60 80
Bright-finished fuel door 100 100
Satellite radio 430  
Sunroof 700  
Navigation system 2,000  
Tech Package   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 160
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 40 40
Universal garage door opener 60 60
All-weather floor mats 48 64
Bright-finished fuel door 80 80
Satellite radio 344  
Sunroof 609  
Navigation system 1,740  
Tech Package   1,204
Options (change) 3,630 1,945
Options (change) 3,093 1,640
Destination 560 795
Total Price $34,115 $25,640
Total Invoice $31,261 $24,336

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,201
Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Mazda3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine274hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,115$25,640
Adjustments for Features-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$25,640
Total Invoice$31,261$24,336
Adjustments for Features-7240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,537$24,336

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Mazda3
TrimMazdaSpeed6 Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7240

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.3 in103.9 in
Length186.8 in180.9 in
Width70.1 in69.1 in
Height56.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,589 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft311.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

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