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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: $26,450

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,452

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,061

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $23,400
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $22,378
Power Extra Value Package 1,010          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,310 1,310        
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 80
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 350
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 40
Universal garage door opener   349       75
Floor mats     224 224    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200
Tech Package           1,400
Cargo mat           50
Cargo tray           60
Power Extra Value Package 959          
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation 1,165 1,165        
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 64
Remote start 310 310 310 310 310 280
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 32
Universal garage door opener   274       60
Floor mats     139 139    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160
Tech Package           1,204
Cargo mat           40
Cargo tray           48
Options (change) 3,117 2,456 1,021 1,021 797 2,255
Options (change) 2,614 1,929 629 629 490 1,888
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795
Total Price $32,902 $35,636 $32,921 $36,046 $36,542 $26,450
Total Invoice $30,528 $33,179 $30,521 $33,612 $33,976 $25,061

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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: $2,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,450
Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,902$35,636$32,921$36,046$36,542$26,450
Adjustments for Features-3,860-4,960-4,325-5,875-5,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,042$30,676$28,596$30,171$31,382$26,450
Cost Above Minimum$446$2,080$0$1,575$2,786$0
Total Invoice$30,528$33,179$30,521$33,612$33,976$25,061
Adjustments for Features-3,581-4,618-4,010-5,478-4,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,947$28,561$26,511$28,134$29,178$25,061
Cost Above Minimum$436$2,050$0$1,623$2,667$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018201820182012
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100 
CVT $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual     $150
FWD$0 $0 $0$0
AWD $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control     $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Heated steering wheel    $100 
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras    $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan    $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100 
Leather seating surfaces     $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   $350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$6,975$8,075$7,440$8,990$8,275$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,860$4,960$4,325$5,875$5,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,581-4,618-4,010-5,478-4,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelRAV4Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in103.9 in
Length183.5 in177.4 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height65.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.4 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 SE

Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Entune Premium JBL Audio with Integrated Navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
App support0No
Total Requested80065%
Total Not Requested42535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102579%
Total Not Requested27521%

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