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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: $22,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $565

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,853

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMatrixMazda3
TrimSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $18,025
Base Invoice $18,097 $16,873
Sport Package 1,240  
Premium Package 1,410  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Satellite radio   430
Sport Package 1,103  
Premium Package 1,255  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,650 3,735
Options (change) 2,358 3,330
Destination 760 650
Total Price $22,975 $22,410
Total Invoice $21,215 $20,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,549
Model Year20122008
ModelMatrixMazda3
TrimSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$22,975$22,410
Adjustments for Features0-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,975$20,060
Total Invoice$21,215$20,853
Adjustments for Features0-2,187
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,215$18,666

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelMatrixMazda3
TrimSs
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
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 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$675$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,187

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
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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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alloy wheels350Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
215/45WR17 tires400No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Total Requested55058%
Total Not Requested40042%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested110088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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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