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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: $27,165

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,304

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,490 $22,740
Base Invoice $22,896 $21,286
3.5L V6 1,920  
Navigation system 1,240 1,950
Cargo net   40
Rear bumper protector   50
Grand Touring Package   1,715
3.5L V6 1,797  
Navigation system 1,080 1,677
Cargo net   32
Rear bumper protector   40
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Options (change) 3,160 3,755
Options (change) 2,877 3,348
Destination 745 670
Total Price $28,395 $27,165
Total Invoice $26,518 $25,304

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $817
Model Year20092009
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,395$27,165
Adjustments for Features-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,970$27,165
Total Invoice$26,518$25,304
Adjustments for Features-3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,121$25,304

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$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 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,975$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,560 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested1258%
Total Not Requested147592%

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