Toyota Corolla Toyota Corolla 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2021

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,421

Toyota Corolla S   
Difference: $8,699

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelCorollaCorollaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLESPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,910 $17,990 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Premium Package 860        
Floor mats 200 200      
Cargo net 51 51 50 50 50
Sunroof   420      
Cargo mat     75 75 75
Premium Package 765        
Floor mats 127 127      
Cargo net 35 35 40 40 40
Sunroof   373      
Cargo mat     60 60 60
Options (change) 1,111 671 125 125 125
Options (change) 927 535 100 100 100
Destination 760 760 995 995 995
Total Price $19,781 $19,421 $28,120 $31,170 $33,720

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Corolla dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Corolla LE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $284
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,928
Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelCorollaCorollaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLESPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine132hp I4132hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$19,781$19,421$28,120$31,170$33,720
Adjustments for Features-6500-8,705-10,405-10,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,131$19,421$19,415$20,765$23,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$1,350$3,900

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012202120212021
ModelCorollaCorollaMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimLESPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Intermittent wipers $0   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350$350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$1,395$745$9,450$11,150$11,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0$8,705$10,405$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-6000-339-366-338

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Corolla vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
ModelCorollaMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase102.4 in107.3 in
Length178.7 in183.5 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft313.2 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Toyota Corolla LE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested125091%
Total Not Requested1259%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.