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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: $25,750

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $5,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,961

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $19,545
Base Invoice $24,438 $18,303
Stability control 650  
Floor mats 184  
Satellite radio 449  
Navigation system 1,300  
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Stability control 559  
Floor mats 112  
Satellite radio 359  
Navigation system 1,115  
Xenon HID headlights 412  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   40
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 3,098 5,410
Options (change) 2,557 4,863
Destination 720 795
Total Price $30,973 $25,750
Total Invoice $27,715 $23,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,548
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,056
Model Year20082011
ModelSolaraMazda3
TrimSLE V6s
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine210hp 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$30,973$25,750
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$25,425
Total Invoice$27,715$23,961
Adjustments for Features0-302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$23,659

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$1,400$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-302

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
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%
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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275075%
Total Not Requested92525%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested142570%
Total Not Requested60030%

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