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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: $27,070

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,695

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,151

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,465 $24,000
Base Invoice $23,810 $22,952
Floor mats 199  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Bluetooth cell phone link 299  
Navigation system 1,240  
Tech Package   2,135
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Rear bumper protector   50
Floor mats 126  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Bluetooth cell phone link 202  
Navigation system 1,104  
Tech Package   1,836
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 3,658 2,275
Options (change) 3,226 1,948
Destination 810 795
Total Price $29,933 $27,070
Total Invoice $27,846 $25,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,887
Model Year20112012
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$29,933$27,070
Adjustments for Features0-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,933$26,295
Total Invoice$27,846$25,695
Adjustments for Features0-736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,846$24,959

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$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
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$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-736

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
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
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

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