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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: $27,220

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,793

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,129

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
Model4RunnerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,595 $23,895
Base Invoice $35,508 $22,862
Floor mats 199  
Cargo net 49 50
Cargo tray 99 75
Remote start 529 550
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo mat   75
Rear bumper protector   100
Floor mats 126  
Cargo net 34 40
Cargo tray 64 60
Remote start 380 440
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo mat   60
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 876 2,450
Options (change) 604 2,056
Destination 810 875
Total Price $40,281 $27,220
Total Invoice $36,922 $25,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,021
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,259
Model Year20122017
Model4RunnerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20215/45-18
Total Price$40,281$27,220
Adjustments for Features-2,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,241$27,220
Total Invoice$36,922$25,793
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,052$25,793

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
Model4RunnerMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power retractable rear window$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,915$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8700

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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
Model4RunnerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length189.9 in175.6 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height71.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,401 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in35.8 in
Row 3 Headroom34.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		9.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		88.8 ft347.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

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