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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: $25,435

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,538

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,119

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,596

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelSolaraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLE V6i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,155 $22,550 $22,900
Base Invoice $24,438 $21,568 $21,901
Stability control 650    
Floor mats 184    
Satellite radio 449    
Navigation system 1,300    
Xenon HID headlights 515    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Cargo net   40 40
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Stability control 559    
Floor mats 112    
Satellite radio 359    
Navigation system 1,115    
Xenon HID headlights 412    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Cargo net   32 32
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 3,098 2,090 1,765
Options (change) 2,557 1,756 1,496
Destination 720 795 795
Total Price $30,973 $25,435 $25,460
Total Invoice $27,715 $24,119 $24,192

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,094
Model Year200820122012
ModelSolaraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLE V6i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$30,973$25,435$25,460
Adjustments for Features0-525-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,973$24,910$25,085
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$175
Total Invoice$27,715$24,119$24,192
Adjustments for Features0-498-356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,715$23,621$23,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$215

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Features Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820122012
ModelSolaraMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLE V6i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,625$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-356

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Solara vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelSolaraMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.1 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in180.9 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,441 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in52.2 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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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