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Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $4,688

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,602

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,439

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $18,135
Base Invoice $23,764 $16,989
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Floor mats 184  
Rear spoiler 200 325
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,350 1,950
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   40
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Floor mats 112  
Rear spoiler 160 260
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,163 1,677
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   32
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,233 6,725
Options (change) 2,697 5,943
Destination 580 670
Total Price $30,218 $25,530
Total Invoice $27,041 $23,602

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,563
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,327
Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,218$25,530
Adjustments for Features-1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,093$25,530
Total Invoice$27,041$23,602
Adjustments for Features-1120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,929$23,602

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,625$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1120

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
ModelSolaraMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in178.3 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.4 ft3

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

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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%

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