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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: $27,840

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,781

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,289

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,871

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,265 $31,510 $33,610 $23,895
Base Invoice $27,363 $29,461 $31,593 $22,862
Advanced Technology Package 3,030      
Cargo net 49 49 49 50
Cargo mat 95     75
All-weather floor mats 239 239 239 100
Remote start 499 499 499 550
Floor mats   225 225  
Door sill trim plates   199 199 125
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Cargo tray       75
Obstacle detection, rear       495
Advanced Technology Package 2,697      
Cargo net 35 35 35 40
Cargo mat 59     60
All-weather floor mats 135 135 135 80
Remote start 310 310 310 440
Floor mats   140 140  
Door sill trim plates   179 179 100
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Cargo tray       60
Obstacle detection, rear       396
Options (change) 3,912 1,211 1,211 3,070
Options (change) 3,236 799 799 2,552
Destination 900 900 900 875
Total Price $34,077 $33,621 $35,721 $27,840
Total Invoice $31,499 $31,160 $33,292 $26,289

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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: $4,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,365
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4176hp I4150hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,077$33,621$35,721$27,840
Adjustments for Features-1,575-1,625-3,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,502$31,996$32,546$27,840
Cost Above Minimum$506$0$550$0
Total Invoice$31,499$31,160$33,292$26,289
Adjustments for Features-1,456-1,506-2,9590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,043$29,654$30,333$26,289
Cost Above Minimum$389$0$679$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSELimitedHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Around view cameras$500   
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Road sign information   $75
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, 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  $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$5,000$6,550$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$1,625$3,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,456-1,506-2,9590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in175.6 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height65.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,876 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested257571%
Total Not Requested107529%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested230087%
Total Not Requested35013%

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