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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: $25,683

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,674

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,243

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Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $18,625
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $17,446
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310      
Cargo mat 95     40
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 78
Remote start 499 499 499 350
Floor mats   225 225  
Grand Touring Package       2,270
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Navigation system       1,950
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo tray       50
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165      
Cargo mat 59     32
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 62
Remote start 310 310 310 280
Floor mats   140 140  
Grand Touring Package       2,117
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Navigation system       1,677
Universal garage door opener       60
Cargo tray       40
Options (change) 2,192 1,012 1,012 6,388
Options (change) 1,704 620 620 5,608
Destination 900 900 900 670
Total Price $32,357 $33,422 $35,522 $25,683
Total Invoice $29,967 $30,981 $33,113 $23,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,014
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,950
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,357$33,422$35,522$25,683
Adjustments for Features-3,350-5,725-7,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,007$27,697$28,247$25,683
Cost Above Minimum$1,310$0$550$0
Total Invoice$29,967$30,981$33,113$23,724
Adjustments for Features-3,103-5,307-6,7820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,864$25,674$26,331$23,724
Cost Above Minimum$1,190$0$657$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSELimitedHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control $25$25 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$6,225$8,600$10,150$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$5,725$7,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,103-5,307-6,7820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length183.5 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 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 Room54.3 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 Room48.9 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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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested55045%
Total Not Requested67555%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192555%
Total Not Requested157545%
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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