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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: $24,525

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,650

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,450 $18,025
Base Invoice $26,601 $16,873
Floor mats 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 60
Cargo net 49 40
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo tray   50
Cargo mat   40
Floor mats 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 48
Cargo net 35 32
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo tray   40
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 474 5,850
Options (change) 295 5,127
Destination 885 650
Total Price $29,809 $24,525
Total Invoice $27,781 $22,650

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,629
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,657
Model Year20152008
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,809$24,525
Adjustments for Features-2,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,154$24,525
Total Invoice$27,781$22,650
Adjustments for Features-2,4740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,307$22,650

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelRAV4Mazda3
TrimLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,775$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4740

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length179.9 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height65.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,436 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		38.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.4 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117536%
Total Not Requested207564%
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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