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Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,571

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,369

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $4,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorollaMazda3Mazda3
TrimLEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,315 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $13,859 $21,568 $21,901
Audio Value Package 200    
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 800    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400    
Leather seating surfaces 650    
Floor mats 88    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Cargo mat 59 50 50
Alloy wheels 390    
Audio Value Package 180    
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 740    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335    
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159    
Leather seating surfaces 520    
Floor mats 55    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Cargo mat 36 40 40
Alloy wheels 312    
Options (change) 4,676 90 90
Options (change) 3,930 72 72
Destination 580 795 795
Total Price $20,571 $23,435 $23,785
Total Invoice $18,369 $22,435 $22,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Corolla LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $259
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,572
Model Year200620122012
ModelCorollaMazda3Mazda3
TrimLEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,571$23,435$23,785
Adjustments for Features0-2,605-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,571$20,830$21,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$375
Total Invoice$18,369$22,435$22,768
Adjustments for Features0-2,494-2,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,369$19,941$20,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$357

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620122012
ModelCorollaMazda3Mazda3
TrimLEi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,420$4,025$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,605$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,494-2,470

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelCorollaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length178.3 in180.9 in
Width66.9 in69.1 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,531 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Audio Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested15043%
Total Not Requested20057%
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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