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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: $20,715

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXRXRSPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,740 $19,250 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Extra Value Package 2 880        
Side curtain airbags 645 645      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 390        
Stability control 650        
4-speed automatic 830        
Sunroof   750      
Cargo net     50 50 50
Extra Value Package 2 792        
Side curtain airbags 555 555      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 335        
Stability control 559        
4-speed automatic 753        
Sunroof   600      
Cargo net     40 40 40
Options (change) 3,395 1,395 50 50 50
Options (change) 2,994 1,155 40 40 40
Destination 580 580 995 995 995
Total Price $20,715 $21,225 $29,045 $32,095 $34,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,219
Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXRXRSPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4164hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA4M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 4?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$20,715$21,225$29,045$32,095$34,945
Adjustments for Features-9000-9,455-10,705-10,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,815$21,225$19,590$21,390$24,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,410$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006202120212021
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimXRXRSPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
6-speed manual $150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
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
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
HD radio  $50$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
Trip computer  $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
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,645$1,745$11,200$12,450$12,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$9,455$10,705$10,705
Value of Feature Adjustments-8130-337-345-317

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelMatrixMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in107.3 in
Length171.3 in175.6 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height61.6 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,680 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125No
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested140092%
Total Not Requested1258%

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