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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: $26,970

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,653

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,637

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,905 $23,145
Base Invoice $24,214 $22,144
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,300  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,115  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,098 2,950
Options (change) 2,557 2,618
Destination 620 875
Total Price $30,623 $26,970
Total Invoice $27,391 $25,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,053
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,035
Model Year20072017
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,623$26,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,623$24,570
Total Invoice$27,391$25,637
Adjustments for Features0-2,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,391$23,356

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072017
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,281

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072017
ModelSolaraMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested85041%
Total Not Requested120059%

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