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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: $920

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,492

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $21,785 $24,495
Base Invoice $16,262 $20,280 $22,802
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Navigation system 1,750    
Satellite radio 430    
Alloy wheels   390  
Toyota Safety Sense   300  
Sunroof   850  
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Navigation system 1,505    
Satellite radio 344    
Alloy wheels   348  
Toyota Safety Sense   267  
Sunroof   757  
Options (change) 5,310 1,540 0
Options (change) 4,670 1,372 0
Destination 560 835 835
Total Price $23,240 $24,160 $25,330
Total Invoice $21,492 $22,487 $23,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $564
Model Year200620162016
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$24,160$25,330
Adjustments for Features0-1,675-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,240$22,485$23,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,420
Total Invoice$21,492$22,487$23,637
Adjustments for Features0-1,559-1,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,492$20,928$22,307
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,379

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year200620162016
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera  $200
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
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
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$4,625$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,675$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,559-1,330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3Prius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length176.6 in157.3 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,497 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 headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested182552%
Total Not Requested170048%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Toyota Safety Sense
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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