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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: $28,940

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,235

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,790 $32,185 $30,905 $34,030 $34,750 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,919 $30,255 $28,897 $31,988 $32,491 $22,862
Power Extra Value Package 1,010          
Advanced Technology Package 2,460 2,785        
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 100
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 550
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 50
Floor mats     224 224    
Door sill trim plates     199 199   125
i-ACTIVSENSE Package           1,100
Premium Equipment Package           1,600
Cargo tray           75
Cargo mat           75
Obstacle detection, rear           495
Power Extra Value Package 959          
Advanced Technology Package 2,189 2,479        
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 80
Remote start 310 310 310 310 310 440
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 40
Floor mats     139 139    
Door sill trim plates     179 179   100
i-ACTIVSENSE Package           946
Premium Equipment Package           1,376
Cargo tray           60
Cargo mat           60
Obstacle detection, rear           396
Options (change) 4,267 3,582 1,220 1,220 797 4,170
Options (change) 3,638 2,969 808 808 490 3,498
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Total Price $34,052 $36,762 $33,120 $36,245 $36,542 $28,940
Total Invoice $31,552 $34,219 $30,700 $33,791 $33,976 $27,235

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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: $2,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,959
Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4150hp I4 H176hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 11576, 11?, 6?, 6576, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$34,052$36,762$33,120$36,245$36,542$28,940
Adjustments for Features-1,785-2,885-1,625-3,175-2,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,267$33,877$31,495$33,070$34,182$28,940
Cost Above Minimum$772$2,382$0$1,575$2,687$0
Total Invoice$31,552$34,219$30,700$33,791$33,976$27,235
Adjustments for Features-1,654-2,685-1,506-2,960-2,1940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,898$31,534$29,194$30,831$31,782$27,235
Cost Above Minimum$704$2,340$0$1,637$2,588$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018201820182017
ModelRAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4RAV4Mazda3
TrimSEHybrid SELimitedHybrid LimitedPlatinumGrand 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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100 
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate$350 $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats     $0
Around view cameras$500$500  $500 
Following distance indicator     $25
G-vectoring control     $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan$25$25  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera  $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
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)     $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 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments     $0
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
Road sign information     $75
Steering-linked headlights     $150
Tachometer$75 $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$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt 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    $100
Total Value of Features$4,950$6,050$4,790$6,340$5,525$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,785$2,885$1,625$3,175$2,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,654-2,685-1,506-2,960-2,1940

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota RAV4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
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

Power Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested112558%
Total Not Requested82542%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid SE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Surround sound250Yes
JBL, 576W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Around view cameras300No
Perimeter scan25No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested82537%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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