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Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,733

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,182

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelAvalonMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,435 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $32,792 $21,805 $23,287
Floor mats 199    
Navigation system 1,450    
Rear spoiler 349    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Tech Package   1,500  
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Floor mats 126    
Navigation system 1,291    
Rear spoiler 219    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Tech Package   1,290  
Cargo net   32 32
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Options (change) 1,998 1,865 365
Options (change) 1,636 1,582 292
Destination 760 795 795
Total Price $39,193 $25,460 $25,510
Total Invoice $35,188 $24,182 $24,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,083
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,627
Model Year201220132013
ModelAvalonMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$39,193$25,460$25,510
Adjustments for Features-2,65000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,543$25,460$25,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$35,188$24,182$24,374
Adjustments for Features-2,37900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,809$24,182$24,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220132013
ModelAvalonMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$3,800$1,150$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,650$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,37900

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
ModelAvalonMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length197.6 in180.9 in
Width72.8 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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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