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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: $22,880

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,283

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,540 $23,195 $22,375 $24,965
Base Invoice $18,305 $21,717 $20,830 $23,239
Tech Package 1,195 1,895    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395 1,395    
Sunroof     850  
Tech Package 1,028 1,630    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof     757  
Options (change) 2,590 3,290 850 0
Options (change) 2,228 2,830 757 0
Destination 750 750 885 885
Total Price $22,880 $27,235 $24,110 $25,850
Total Invoice $21,283 $25,297 $22,472 $24,124

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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: $990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $880
Model Year2010201020172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4263hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10242, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$22,880$27,235$24,110$25,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-2,220-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,880$25,585$21,890$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,705$0$1,190
Total Invoice$21,283$25,297$22,472$24,124
Adjustments for Features0-1,533-2,069-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,283$23,764$20,403$21,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,481$0$1,136

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2010201020172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera   $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Boost gauge $75  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Metal pedals $75  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,625$3,275$3,845$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$2,220$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,533-2,069-2,585

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20102017
ModelMazda3Prius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length177.4 in158.7 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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