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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: $23,140

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $765

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,846

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $1,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3
TrimSXRSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,360 $20,760 $18,025
Base Invoice $16,798 $18,994 $16,873
Sport Package 270    
Cruise control 250    
215/45WR17 880    
Sunroof 890 890  
Stability control 250    
Navigation system 1,520 1,300 1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     1,970
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Sport Package 216    
Cruise control 200    
215/45WR17 704    
Sunroof 712 712  
Stability control 215    
Navigation system 1,281 1,105 1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     1,838
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 4,060 2,190 5,230
Options (change) 3,328 1,817 4,631
Destination 720 720 650
Total Price $23,140 $23,670 $23,905
Total Invoice $20,846 $21,531 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,055
Model Year200920092008
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3
TrimSXRSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$23,140$23,670$23,905
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$23,470$21,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$20,846$21,531$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-182-2,363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,846$21,349$19,791
Cost Above Minimum$0$503$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092008
ModelMatrixMatrixMazda3
TrimSXRSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0$0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$525$725$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-182-2,363

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092008
ModelMatrixMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in176.6 in
Width69.5 in69.1 in
Height61.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		19.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.5 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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 control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested50015%
Total Not Requested275085%

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