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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: $25,333

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,136

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,444

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelAvalonAvalonMazda3
TrimXLE TouringLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,080 $39,120 $18,135
Base Invoice $32,473 $35,261 $16,989
Floor mats 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 78
Sport Edition 1,090    
Cargo net 49 49 40
Grand Touring Package     2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Navigation system     1,950
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo tray     50
Cargo mat     40
Floor mats 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 62
Sport Edition 980    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Grand Touring Package     2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Navigation system     1,677
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo tray     40
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 1,564 474 6,528
Options (change) 1,272 292 5,785
Destination 825 825 670
Total Price $38,469 $40,419 $25,333
Total Invoice $34,570 $36,378 $23,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,461
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,925
Model Year201520152009
ModelAvalonAvalonMazda3
TrimXLE TouringLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG21/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9785, 11222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,469$40,419$25,333
Adjustments for Features-4,675-6,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,794$33,819$25,333
Cost Above Minimum$0$25$0
Total Invoice$34,570$36,378$23,444
Adjustments for Features-4,201-5,9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,369$30,438$23,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$69$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152009
ModelAvalonAvalonMazda3
TrimXLE TouringLimiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,650$7,575$975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$6,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,201-5,9400

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152009
ModelAvalonMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length195.2 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,461 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon XLE Touring

Sport Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested202580%
Total Not Requested50020%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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