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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: $23,320

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,556

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,330 $17,370
Base Invoice $23,684 $16,262
Floor mats 199  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Cargo mat   40
Cargo net   40
Floor mats 126  
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Cargo mat   32
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 1,573 5,390
Options (change) 1,370 4,734
Destination 810 560
Total Price $27,713 $23,320
Total Invoice $25,864 $21,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,737
Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine179hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,713$23,320
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,958$23,320
Total Invoice$25,864$21,556
Adjustments for Features-2,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,293$21,556

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$4,050$1,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5710

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
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 Weight3,361 lb.2,809 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 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested220062%
Total Not Requested132538%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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