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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: $25,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,013

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,403

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $19,040
Base Invoice $23,764 $17,838
Stability control 650  
Side curtain airbags 400  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Rear spoiler 200  
Navigation system 1,350  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Stability control 559  
Side curtain airbags 344  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Rear spoiler 160  
Navigation system 1,163  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,233 5,415
Options (change) 2,697 4,815
Destination 580 750
Total Price $30,218 $25,205
Total Invoice $27,041 $23,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,088
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,636
Model Year20062010
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,218$25,205
Adjustments for Features0-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,218$24,130
Total Invoice$27,041$23,403
Adjustments for Features0-998
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,041$22,405

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,525$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-998

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062010
ModelSolaraMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.8 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%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%

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