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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: $27,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,349

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,358

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,330 $25,445
Base Invoice $23,684 $24,343
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Rearview camera 475  
Floor mats 199  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Cargo net   60
Cargo mat   70
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Rearview camera 424  
Floor mats 126  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Cargo net   48
Cargo mat   50
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,769 1,280
Options (change) 3,463 1,180
Destination 810 835
Total Price $29,909 $27,560
Total Invoice $27,957 $26,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,974
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,197
Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,909$27,560
Adjustments for Features0-625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,909$26,935
Total Invoice$27,957$26,358
Adjustments for Features0-598
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,957$25,760

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $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 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-598

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length181.1 in175.6 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height66.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,560 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		37.2 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.0 ft347.1 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested225088%
Total Not Requested30012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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