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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,145

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $6,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,297

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $4,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,045 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400 $24,000
Base Invoice $20,969 $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378 $22,952
Convenience Package 1,840          
RWD 0          
Alloy wheels 650          
Rear bumper protector   50 50 50 50 50
Convenience Package 1,472          
RWD 0          
Alloy wheels 520          
Rear bumper protector   40 40 40 40 40
Options (change) 2,490 50 50 50 50 50
Options (change) 1,992 40 40 40 40 40
Destination 745 795 795 795 795 795
Total Price $26,280 $20,145 $22,645 $23,995 $24,245 $24,845
Total Invoice $23,706 $19,297 $21,685 $22,976 $23,213 $23,787

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,328
Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine239hp V6155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
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)265/70-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$26,280$20,145$22,645$23,995$24,245$24,845
Adjustments for Features-7400-1,955-4,455-4,230-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$20,145$20,690$19,540$20,015$22,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$605$1,150$0$475$3,175
Total Invoice$23,706$19,297$21,685$22,976$23,213$23,787
Adjustments for Features-6680-1,872-4,266-4,050-2,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,038$19,297$19,813$18,710$19,163$21,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$587$1,103$0$453$3,038

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Features Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820122012201220122012
ModelFJ CruiserMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900     
6-speed manual $150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100  
RWD$0     
FWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Proximity key  $250 $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Full-size spare tire$225     
Obstacle detection, rear$250     
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150     
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125$125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential     $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275     
Externally-mounted spare$0     
Hood scoop$100    $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200$200
Skid plates$150     
Sunroof  $900$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front$40     
Tow hook(s), rear$25     
Wheel-lip moldings$75     
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
Headliner speakers$0     
Navigation system   $600$600 
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25     
Boost gauge     $75
Fog lights  $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$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$50$50
Door sill trim plates     $100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75$75
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
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50     
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200 
Metal pedals     $75
Partial leather seating sufaces     $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0     
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Total Value of Features$2,735$1,995$3,950$6,450$6,225$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$740$0$1,955$4,455$4,230$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments-6680-1,872-4,266-4,050-2,039

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelFJ CruiserMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.9 in103.9 in
Length183.9 in177.4 in
Width74.6 in69.1 in
Height70.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,051 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom31.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.8 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota FJ Cruiser

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Rear wiper175Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%

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