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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: $30,470

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $9,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
Model4RunnerMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,595 $27,500
Floor mats 199  
Cargo net 49 50
Cargo tray 99 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Rear bumper protector   100
AWD   1,400
Floor mats 126  
Cargo net 34 40
Cargo tray 64 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Rear bumper protector   80
AWD   0
Options (change) 347 2,025
Options (change) 224 500
Destination 810 945
Total Price $39,752 $30,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,867
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,220
Model Year20122020
Model4RunnerMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-20215/45-18
Total Price$39,752$30,470
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,752$27,885

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Features Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
Model4RunnerMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Hydraulically cross-linked dampers$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,565$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-123

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota 4Runner vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
Model4RunnerMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in107.3 in
Length189.9 in175.6 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height71.5 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,400 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity24.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.9 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		46.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		88.8 ft30.0 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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