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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: $27,570

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,147

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $371

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,490 $24,200
Base Invoice $22,896 $23,143
3.5L V6 1,920  
Navigation system 1,240  
Tech Package   2,485
Cargo net   40
Rear bumper protector   50
3.5L V6 1,797  
Navigation system 1,080  
Tech Package   2,137
Cargo net   32
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 3,160 2,575
Options (change) 2,877 2,209
Destination 745 795
Total Price $28,395 $27,570
Total Invoice $26,518 $26,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,367
Model Year20092013
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$28,395$27,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,395$26,520
Total Invoice$26,518$26,147
Adjustments for Features0-996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,518$25,151

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Floor mats $75
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,450$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-996

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
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.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in52.2 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 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested112549%

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