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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: $23,800

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,161

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $21,765 $23,360
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $20,261 $21,746
Satellite radio 430 430    
Fog lights 325      
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Satellite radio 344 344    
Fog lights 260      
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 755 430 1,240 850
Options (change) 604 344 1,105 757
Destination 795 795 795 795
Total Price $24,700 $24,625 $23,800 $25,005
Total Invoice $23,540 $23,517 $22,161 $23,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55
Model Year2012201220132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I473hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$24,700$24,625$23,800$25,005
Adjustments for Features-1,505-1,1550-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,195$23,470$23,800$24,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$855
Total Invoice$23,540$23,517$22,161$23,298
Adjustments for Features-1,434-1,1030-326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,106$22,414$22,161$22,972
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$0$811

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220132013
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
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 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $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
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,625$2,470$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$1,155$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-1,1030-326

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122013
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 Weight2,897 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft30.0 ft3

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