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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: $24,110

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,472

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius cPrius c
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringThreeFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $22,375 $24,965
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $20,830 $23,239
Tech Package 1,400 1,400    
Fog lights 325      
Sunroof     850  
Tech Package 1,204 1,204    
Fog lights 260      
Sunroof     757  
Options (change) 1,725 1,400 850 0
Options (change) 1,464 1,204 757 0
Destination 795 795 885 885
Total Price $25,670 $25,595 $24,110 $25,850
Total Invoice $24,400 $24,377 $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: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $949
Model Year2012201220172017
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$25,670$25,595$24,110$25,850
Adjustments for Features-1,030-6800-550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,640$24,915$24,110$25,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$1,190
Total Invoice$24,400$24,377$22,472$24,124
Adjustments for Features-979-6480-513
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,421$23,729$22,472$23,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$308$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2012201220172017
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  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Blind spot warning system$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
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
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
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  
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
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$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  
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$5,125$4,775$4,095$4,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$680$0$550
Value of Feature Adjustments-979-6480-513

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,897 lb.2,531 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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