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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: $20,545

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,571

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $1,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelMatrixMazda3
TrimXRs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $16,990 $17,370
Base Invoice $15,373 $16,262
Extra Value Package 2 880  
Side curtain airbags 645  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 300  
CD changer, in-dash 240  
4-speed automatic 830  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Cargo net   40
Extra Value Package 2 792  
Side curtain airbags 555  
Antilock brakes (ABS) 258  
CD changer, in-dash 180  
4-speed automatic 753  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,895 3,170
Options (change) 2,538 2,853
Destination 660 560
Total Price $20,545 $21,100
Total Invoice $18,571 $19,675

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $644
Model Year20082006
ModelMatrixMazda3
TrimXRs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine126hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/31 MPG26/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$20,545$21,100
Adjustments for Features0-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,545$19,225
Total Invoice$18,571$19,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,748
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,571$17,927

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelMatrixMazda3
TrimXRs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
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 
Floor mats $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$1,325$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,748

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
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 Weight2,756 lb.2,779 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 ft331.2 ft3

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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
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested77522%
Total Not Requested275078%

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