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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: $27,325

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,369

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $1,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,490 $23,195
Base Invoice $22,896 $21,717
Limited Extra Value Package 870  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Navigation system 1,240  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,895
Cargo net   40
Rear bumper protector   50
Limited Extra Value Package 819  
3.5L V6 1,797  
Navigation system 1,080  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,630
Cargo net   32
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 4,030 3,380
Options (change) 3,696 2,902
Destination 745 750
Total Price $29,265 $27,325
Total Invoice $27,337 $25,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $380
Model Year20092010
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,265$27,325
Adjustments for Features-1,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,565$27,325
Total Invoice$27,337$25,369
Adjustments for Features-1,5880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,749$25,369

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
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 
Roof rack$300 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Hood scoop $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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
Total Value of Features$4,350$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5880

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092010
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length181.1 in177.4 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.2 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.0 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Limited Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
AC power outlet100No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested100033%
Total Not Requested200067%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

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