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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: $20,211

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $1,099

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,108

Toyota Corolla LE   
Difference: $2,111

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLESi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $15,615 $15,450 $18,700 $21,300 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $14,131 $13,981 $17,888 $20,373 $21,568 $21,901
Audio Value Package 200          
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,400 1,400        
Stability control 650 650        
4-speed automatic 800 800        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300 300        
Floor mats 88 88        
Cargo net 49 49 40 40 40 40
Cargo mat 59 59 50 50 50 50
Alloy wheels 390          
Extra Value Package 1   900        
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,400      
Fog lights     325   325  
Audio Value Package 180          
Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package 1,159 1,159        
Stability control 559 559        
4-speed automatic 724 724        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258 258        
Floor mats 55 55        
Cargo net 34 34 32 32 32 32
Cargo mat 36 36 40 40 40 40
Alloy wheels 312          
Extra Value Package 1   810        
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,204      
Fog lights     260   260  
Options (change) 3,936 4,246 1,815 90 415 90
Options (change) 3,317 3,635 1,536 72 332 72
Destination 660 660 795 795 795 795
Total Price $20,211 $20,356 $21,310 $22,185 $23,760 $23,785
Total Invoice $18,108 $18,276 $20,219 $21,240 $22,695 $22,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Corolla S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $326
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $845
Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLESi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine126hp I4126hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,211$20,356$21,310$22,185$23,760$23,785
Adjustments for Features0-200-625-1,505-3,930-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,211$20,156$20,685$20,680$19,830$20,005
Cost Above Minimum$55$0$855$850$0$175
Total Invoice$18,108$18,276$20,219$21,240$22,695$22,768
Adjustments for Features0-180-593-1,441-3,754-3,618
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,108$18,096$19,626$19,799$18,941$19,150
Cost Above Minimum$12$0$685$858$0$209

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Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082012201220122012
ModelCorollaCorollaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLESi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800    
6-speed manual  $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125 $125
Intermittent wipers $0    
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75$75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0    
Bodyside moldings$75$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation system    $600$600
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors    $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50$50
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$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$1,495$1,695$2,120$3,000$5,425$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$625$1,505$3,930$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-180-593-1,441-3,754-3,618

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla S

Moon Roof/Side Airbags Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Power rear side windows200Yes
Total Requested1375100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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