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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius Prime Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,060

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,132

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,749

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius Prime
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $33,300
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $31,968
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
All-weather floor mats 80 80 248
Cargo mat 50 50  
Cargo tray 60 60  
Fog lights 325    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Floor mats     224
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
All-weather floor mats 64 64 154
Cargo mat 40 40  
Cargo tray 48 48  
Fog lights 260    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Floor mats     139
Options (change) 2,190 1,865 472
Options (change) 1,836 1,576 293
Destination 795 795 920
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500
Total Price $26,135 $26,060 $30,192
Total Invoice $24,772 $24,749 $28,681

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,382
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,367
Model Year201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius Prime
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I495hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$26,135$26,060$30,192
Adjustments for Features-3500-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,785$26,060$27,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$24,772$24,749$28,681
Adjustments for Features-3320-2,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,440$24,749$25,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$309$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year201220122018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius Prime
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringAdvanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Remote climate control  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row low console  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
9 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Larger infotainment display  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Predictive driving advice  $0
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$5,225$4,875$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-3320-2,874

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3Prius Prime
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in182.9 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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