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Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,610

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,353

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,505

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
Model4RunnerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,100 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $31,344 $22,141 $22,378
Limited Extra Value Package 465    
Navigation system 2,420    
Floor mats 184    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Rear bumper protector   50 50
Limited Extra Value Package 372    
Navigation system 1,987    
Floor mats 112    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Rear bumper protector   40 40
Options (change) 3,118 740 415
Options (change) 2,505 592 332
Destination 745 795 795
Total Price $38,963 $24,685 $24,610
Total Invoice $34,594 $23,528 $23,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,113
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,391
Model Year200820122012
Model4RunnerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine236hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5T6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$38,963$24,685$24,610
Adjustments for Features-4,515-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,448$24,335$24,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$34,594$23,528$23,505
Adjustments for Features-4,009-3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,585$23,194$23,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$311

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820122012
Model4RunnerMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power retractable rear window$350  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Full-size spare tire$225  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo shelf, height-adjustable$100  
Class III trailer hitch$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Running boards$350  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,990$1,825$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,009-3340

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
Model4RunnerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length189.2 in177.4 in
Width75.2 in69.1 in
Height69.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom32.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom24.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
36.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.1 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota 4Runner Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Hydraulically cross-linked shocks500No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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