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| Invoice* | $28,447 to $57,981 | $21,662 to $32,413 |
| MPG - City | 13 - 19 | 23 - 26 |
| MPG - Hwy | 21 - 30 | 31 - 34 |
| Engine(s) | V-6, V-8 | Inline-4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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**Vehicle crash and safety data is provided by NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA testing was established by Congress to reduce highway deaths and injuries.
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda Mazda3 than the Dodge Challenger, due to its greater head- and legroom.
Offering just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda Mazda3, the Dodge Challenger may be a little roomier and more comfortable for the driver and front seat passengers.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Dodge Challenger as you will with the Mazda Mazda3, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Dodge Challenger will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda Mazda3, which has a much lower MSRP.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Dodge Challenger is much higher than that for the Mazda Mazda3.
Dimensions
Since the Dodge Challenger is much wider than the Mazda Mazda3, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Dodge Challenger, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda Mazda3.
Drivetrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Dodge Challenger does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Mazda Mazda3.
Handling
The Dodge Challenger has a larger turning radius than the Mazda Mazda3, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Challenger has a much more powerful engine than the Mazda Mazda3. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.
Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Dodge Challenger and the Mazda Mazda3.
Warranty
The Dodge Challenger comes with essentially the same basic warranty as the Mazda Mazda3.