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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: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,938

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMazda3
TrimXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,050 $40,450 $41,950 $16,880
Base Invoice $33,346 $36,406 $37,756 $15,805
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 60
Bodyside moldings 209 209 209  
Grand Touring Package       2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,750
Satellite radio       430
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo mat       40
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 48
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125  
Grand Touring Package       2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,505
Satellite radio       344
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo mat       32
Options (change) 683 683 683 6,190
Options (change) 417 417 417 5,439
Destination 835 835 835 560
Total Price $38,568 $41,968 $43,468 $23,630
Total Invoice $34,598 $37,658 $39,008 $21,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,044
Model Year2016201620162006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMazda3
TrimXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine268hp V6268hp V6156hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9785, 11785, 11222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,568$41,968$43,468$23,630
Adjustments for Features-5,295-7,020-6,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,273$34,948$36,523$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$3,250$0
Total Invoice$34,598$37,658$39,008$21,804
Adjustments for Features-4,750-6,299-6,2320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,848$31,359$32,776$21,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,511$2,928$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162006
ModelAvalonAvalonAvalonMazda3
TrimXLE TouringLimitedHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Fog lights   $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
LED headlights$1000   
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$6,915$8,640$8,565$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,295$7,020$6,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,750-6,299-6,2320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Avalon vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelAvalonMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length195.3 in178.3 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,759 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 Room57.0 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
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
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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