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

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,240

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,492

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelMazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $16,262 $20,261 $21,746
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Alloy wheels   390  
Sunroof   850 850
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Alloy wheels   348  
Sunroof   757 757
Options (change) 5,310 1,240 850
Options (change) 4,670 1,105 757
Destination 560 795 795
Total Price $23,240 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $21,492 $22,161 $23,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $553
Model Year200620132013
ModelMazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$23,240$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-125-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,240$23,675$24,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$855
Total Invoice$21,492$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features0-116-443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,492$22,045$22,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$810

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200620132013
ModelMazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,950$3,075$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$475
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-443

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062013
ModelMazda3Prius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length176.6 in157.3 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in56.9 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested132538%
Total Not Requested220062%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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