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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: $28,668

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $2,827

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelSolaraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLE V6TurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,405 $30,050 $32,600
Stability control 650    
Side curtain airbags 400    
Floor mats 184    
Satellite radio 449    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo net   50 50
Cargo mat   75 75
Stability control 559    
Side curtain airbags 344    
Floor mats 112    
Satellite radio 359    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo mat   60 60
Options (change) 1,683 450 450
Options (change) 1,374 360 360
Destination 580 995 995
Total Price $28,668 $31,495 $34,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,198
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,665
Model Year200620212021
ModelSolaraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLE V6TurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine225hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$28,668$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features0-7,025-7,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,668$24,470$27,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620212021
ModelSolaraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLE V6TurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,925$8,950$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,025$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-302-280

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062021
ModelSolaraMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in107.3 in
Length192.5 in183.5 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,379 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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