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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,950

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,388

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelRAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSportLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,875 $22,555 $22,740
Base Invoice $20,232 $20,862 $21,286
Side curtain airbags 650 650  
Cargo cover 140    
3.5L V6 1,915 1,915  
CD changer, in-dash 200   500
Cargo net     40
Side curtain airbags 559 559  
Cargo cover 112    
3.5L V6 1,771 1,771  
CD changer, in-dash 150   400
Cargo net     32
Options (change) 2,905 2,565 540
Options (change) 2,592 2,330 432
Destination 605 605 670
Total Price $25,385 $25,725 $23,950
Total Invoice $23,429 $23,797 $22,388

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $187
Model Year200620062009
ModelRAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSportLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6269hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG22/29 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$25,385$25,725$23,950
Adjustments for Features-575-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,810$24,000$23,950
Cost Above Minimum$810$0$0
Total Invoice$23,429$23,797$22,388
Adjustments for Features-531-1,5960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,898$22,201$22,388
Cost Above Minimum$697$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062009
ModelRAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSportLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
External spare tire shell $100 
Externally-mounted spare$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,200$3,350$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-531-1,5960

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length181.1 in176.6 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room52.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft343.8 ft3

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