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Toyota Venza vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Venza vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,760

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,183

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,556

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122016
ModelVenzaVenzaMazda3
TrimXLELimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,775 $36,465 $25,445
Base Invoice $27,097 $33,183 $24,343
Premium Package 2,130    
Floor mats 269 269  
Cargo net 49 49 60
Rear bumper protector 85 85 100
3.5L V6 1,825    
Cargo mat     70
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Premium Package 1,896    
Floor mats 174 174  
Cargo net 34 34 48
Rear bumper protector 52 52 80
3.5L V6 1,659    
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 4,358 403 480
Options (change) 3,815 260 378
Destination 810 810 835
Total Price $34,943 $37,678 $26,760
Total Invoice $31,722 $34,253 $25,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Venza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,583
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,621
Model Year201220122016
ModelVenzaVenzaMazda3
TrimXLELimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine268hp V6268hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$34,943$37,678$26,760
Adjustments for Features-600-2,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,343$35,653$26,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,310$0
Total Invoice$31,722$34,253$25,556
Adjustments for Features-545-1,8410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,177$32,412$25,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,235$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Venza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122016
ModelVenzaVenzaMazda3
TrimXLELimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation system $600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,150$5,575$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$2,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-545-1,8410

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Venza vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122016
ModelVenzaMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length189.0 in175.6 in
Width75.0 in70.7 in
Height63.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
70.1 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Venza XLE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
JBL, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25013%
Total Not Requested175087%

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