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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: $26,440

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,306

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,755 $25,445
Base Invoice $21,972 $24,343
3.5L V6 1,915  
Leather seating surfaces 1,050  
Heated front seats 440  
Sunroof 900  
Cargo net   60
Rear bumper protector   100
3.5L V6 1,771  
Leather seating surfaces 840  
Heated front seats 352  
Sunroof 720  
Cargo net   48
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 4,305 160
Options (change) 3,683 128
Destination 745 835
Total Price $28,805 $26,440
Total Invoice $26,400 $25,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,458
Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,805$26,440
Adjustments for Features0-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,805$25,015
Total Invoice$26,400$25,306
Adjustments for Features0-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,400$23,942

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$2,950$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length181.1 in175.6 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft347.1 ft3

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