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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,305

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Mazda3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatures Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,700 $34,750 $22,900
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo mat 75 75 50
All-weather floor mats 125 125 80
Tech Package     1,400
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo mat 60 60 40
All-weather floor mats 100 100 64
Tech Package     1,204
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 250 250 1,845
Options (change) 200 200 1,560
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $32,845 $35,895 $25,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,370
Model Year201820182012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Mazda3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatures Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG23/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)231, 11231, 11265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-19225/45-19205/50-17
Total Price$32,845$35,895$25,540
Adjustments for Features-5,600-6,8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,245$29,045$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182012
ModelMazda6Mazda6Mazda3
TrimGrand Touring ReserveSignatures Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Road sign information$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color $0 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250 
Wood trim $300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,725$7,975$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,600$6,850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-187-2090

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda6Mazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in103.9 in
Length191.5 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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