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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: $26,595

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,314

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,293

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,330 $23,895
Base Invoice $23,684 $22,862
Premium Plus Value Package 1,175  
Floor mats 199  
Rearview camera 475  
3.5L V6 1,920  
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Premium Plus Value Package 1,119  
Floor mats 126  
Rearview camera 424  
3.5L V6 1,794  
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed manual   0
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Options (change) 3,769 1,825
Options (change) 3,463 1,556
Destination 810 875
Total Price $29,909 $26,595
Total Invoice $27,957 $25,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,091
Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine269hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$29,909$26,595
Adjustments for Features0-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,909$25,095
Total Invoice$27,957$25,293
Adjustments for Features0-1,427
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,957$23,866

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure warning $200
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 
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
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 
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,427

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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.2,989 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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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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested170067%

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