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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: $22,250

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $725

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,065

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $19,300 $21,800 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $18,097 $18,462 $20,850 $22,141 $22,378
Premium Package 1,410        
Sport Package 1,240        
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,400      
Fog lights   325   325  
Satellite radio   430 430 430 430
Premium Package 1,255        
Sport Package 1,103        
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,204      
Fog lights   260   260  
Satellite radio   344 344 344 344
Options (change) 2,650 2,155 430 755 430
Options (change) 2,358 1,808 344 604 344
Destination 760 795 795 795 795
Total Price $22,975 $22,250 $23,025 $24,700 $24,625
Total Invoice $21,215 $21,065 $21,989 $23,540 $23,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,492
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4155hp I4167hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10265, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,975$22,250$23,025$24,700$24,625
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,380-4,005-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$21,550$21,645$20,695$20,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$950$0$275
Total Invoice$21,215$21,065$21,989$23,540$23,517
Adjustments for Features0-663-1,318-3,817-3,491
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$20,402$20,671$19,723$20,026
Cost Above Minimum$0$679$948$0$303

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMatrixMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimSi Tourings Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100    
Proximity key  $250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Infotainment 
Navigation system   $600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
USB port$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding passenger seat$150    
Heated front seats   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
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
Total Value of Features$370$1,070$1,750$4,375$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,380$4,005$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-663-1,318-3,817-3,491

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelMatrixMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in103.9 in
Length171.9 in177.4 in
Width69.5 in69.1 in
Height61.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,866 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested122598%
Total Not Requested252%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 265W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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