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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: $24,395

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $628

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,604

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $604

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $22,855 $24,965
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $21,276 $23,239
Tech Package 1,835 2,515    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395 1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 349 349
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Floor mats     224 224
Sunroof     700  
Tech Package 1,578 2,163    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 274 274
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Cargo mat 40 40    
Floor mats     139 139
Sunroof     624  
Options (change) 3,555 4,235 1,273 573
Options (change) 3,038 3,623 1,037 413
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $24,395 $28,730 $25,023 $26,433
Total Invoice $22,604 $26,609 $23,208 $24,547

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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: $1,067
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $968
Model Year2011201120182018
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$24,395$28,730$25,023$26,433
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-1,695-2,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,395$27,080$23,328$23,488
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,685$0$160
Total Invoice$22,604$26,609$23,208$24,547
Adjustments for Features0-1,528-1,572-2,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,604$25,081$21,636$21,812
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,477$0$176

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2011201120182018
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
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$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  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
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
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  
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$2,500$4,150$4,195$5,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$1,695$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528-1,572-2,735

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20112018
ModelMazda3Prius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in100.4 in
Length177.4 in162.4 in
Width69.1 in68.6 in
Height57.9 in59.6 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
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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Three

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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