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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: $27,465

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,697

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,474

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $2,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,330 $22,440
Base Invoice $23,684 $20,991
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Floor mats 199  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Remote start 529 350
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   40
Satellite radio   430
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation system   1,750
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Floor mats 126  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Remote start 380 280
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   32
Satellite radio   344
Rear bumper protector   40
Navigation system   1,505
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Options (change) 4,022 4,375
Options (change) 3,544 3,833
Destination 810 650
Total Price $30,162 $27,465
Total Invoice $28,038 $25,474

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $433
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $346
Model Year20122008
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$30,162$27,465
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,032$27,465
Total Invoice$28,038$25,474
Adjustments for Features-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,128$25,474

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
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
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 
USB port$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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 
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$5,850$2,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122008
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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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested2008%
Total Not Requested235092%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested57528%
Total Not Requested147572%

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