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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: $23,830

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,191

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $153

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120152015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $21,765 $24,475
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $20,261 $22,785
Tech Package 1,835 2,515    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395 1,395    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850  
Tech Package 1,578 2,163    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200 1,200    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757  
Options (change) 3,230 3,910 1,240 0
Options (change) 2,778 3,363 1,105 0
Destination 795 795 825 825
Total Price $24,070 $28,405 $23,830 $25,300
Total Invoice $22,344 $26,349 $22,191 $23,610

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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: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $661
Model Year2011201120152015
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$24,070$28,405$23,830$25,300
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-545-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$26,755$23,285$24,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0$920
Total Invoice$22,344$26,349$22,191$23,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,531-508-1,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,344$24,818$21,683$22,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,474$0$905

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2011201120152015
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  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
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  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
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$2,575$4,225$3,120$3,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$545$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,531-508-1,022

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3Prius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length177.4 in157.3 in
Width69.1 in66.7 in
Height57.9 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.2,501 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
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155079%
Total Not Requested40021%
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
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155056%
Total Not Requested120044%
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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