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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: $24,725

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,586

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Prius c
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,245 $25,495 $25,445 $24,965
Base Invoice $22,241 $24,389 $24,343 $23,239
Universal garage door opener 125 125 125  
Cargo mat 70 70 70  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450 450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       349
Floor mats       224
Universal garage door opener 100 100 100  
Cargo mat 50 50 50  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360 360  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       274
Floor mats       139
Options (change) 645 645 645 573
Options (change) 510 510 510 413
Destination 835 835 835 895
Total Price $24,725 $26,975 $26,925 $26,433
Total Invoice $23,586 $25,734 $25,688 $24,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $337
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $938
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Prius c
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4184hp I4184hp I473hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18175/65-15
Total Price$24,725$26,975$26,925$26,433
Adjustments for Features0-1,400-1,900-2,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,725$25,575$25,025$24,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$300$0
Total Invoice$23,586$25,734$25,688$24,547
Adjustments for Features0-1,336-1,813-1,899
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,586$24,398$23,875$22,648
Cost Above Minimum$0$812$289$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3Prius c
Trimi Grand Tourings Tourings Grand TouringFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150$150 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$2,100$3,500$4,000$4,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,400$1,900$2,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,336-1,813-1,899

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius c

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3Prius c
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in100.4 in
Length175.6 in162.4 in
Width70.7 in68.6 in
Height57.3 in59.6 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.2,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius c Four

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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