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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: $23,565

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $600

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,317

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220152015
ModelMatrixMazda3Mazda3
TrimSi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,565 $20,095 $23,245
Base Invoice $18,097 $19,231 $22,241
Sport Package 1,240    
Premium Package 1,410    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,190    
FWD 0    
Technology Package   1,600  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050 1,050
Sport Package 1,103    
Premium Package 1,255    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,102    
FWD 0    
Technology Package   1,376  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,003 1,005
Options (change) 3,840 2,650 1,050
Options (change) 3,460 2,379 1,005
Destination 760 820 820
Total Price $24,165 $23,565 $25,115
Total Invoice $22,317 $22,430 $24,066

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,676
Model Year201220152015
ModelMatrixMazda3Mazda3
TrimSi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine158hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG30/41 MPG30/41 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/60-16205/60-16
Total Price$24,165$23,565$25,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,880-3,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,165$21,685$22,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$22,317$22,430$24,066
Adjustments for Features0-1,789-2,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,317$20,641$21,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$474

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Features Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220152015
ModelMatrixMazda3Mazda3
TrimSi Touringi Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$1,320$3,200$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,880$3,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,789-2,951

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Matrix vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
ModelMatrixMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase102.4 in106.3 in
Length171.9 in175.6 in
Width69.5 in70.7 in
Height61.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,140 lb.2,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room43.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.5 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
CD player125Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested103045%

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