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Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,955

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,902

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,639

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3
TrimXRXRSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $18,025
Base Invoice $15,148 $17,420 $16,873
Extra Value Package 2 880    
Side curtain airbags 645 645  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390    
CD changer, in-dash 240 240  
Stability control 650    
4-speed automatic 830    
Sunroof   750  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     1,970
Cargo net     40
Extra Value Package 2 792    
Side curtain airbags 555 555  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335    
CD changer, in-dash 180 180  
Stability control 559    
4-speed automatic 753    
Sunroof   600  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     1,838
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 3,635 1,635 3,345
Options (change) 3,174 1,335 3,018
Destination 580 580 650
Total Price $20,955 $21,465 $22,020
Total Invoice $18,902 $19,335 $20,541

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $324
Model Year200620062008
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3
TrimXRXRSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4164hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionA4M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,955$21,465$22,020
Adjustments for Features-9000-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,055$21,465$19,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0
Total Invoice$18,902$19,335$20,541
Adjustments for Features-8120-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,090$19,335$17,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,245$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062008
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3
TrimXRXRSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,725$825$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-8120-2,775

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelMatrixMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.3 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height61.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.2 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100No
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested40012%
Total Not Requested285088%

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