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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: $26,120

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,724

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,435 $23,145
Base Invoice $32,792 $22,144
Floor mats 199  
Navigation system 1,450  
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Floor mats 126  
Navigation system 1,291  
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 1,649 2,100
Options (change) 1,417 1,776
Destination 760 875
Total Price $38,844 $26,120
Total Invoice $34,969 $24,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,039
Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)660, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$38,844$26,120
Adjustments for Features-1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,694$26,120
Total Invoice$34,969$24,795
Adjustments for Features-1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,834$24,795

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1350

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelAvalonMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length197.6 in180.3 in
Width72.8 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,572 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.4 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Avalon 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
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested95037%
Total Not Requested160063%

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