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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,412

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,463

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimsBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $22,875 $23,770
Base Invoice $16,262 $21,064 $21,816
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Navigation system 1,750    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 40    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Package 6   4,550 4,175
Floor mats   184 184
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Navigation system 1,505    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 32    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Package 6   4,095 3,758
Floor mats   112 112
Options (change) 5,210 4,783 4,408
Options (change) 4,590 4,241 3,904
Destination 560 720 720
Gas Tax 0 -3,150 -3,150
Total Price $23,140 $25,228 $25,748
Total Invoice $21,412 $22,875 $23,290

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,558
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $982
Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimsBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I476hp I4 H76hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17185/65-15195/55-16
Total Price$23,140$25,228$25,748
Adjustments for Features0-530-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,140$24,698$25,218
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$520
Total Invoice$21,412$22,875$23,290
Adjustments for Features0-481-479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,412$22,394$22,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$417

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620082008
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimsBaseTouring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments $0$0
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,470$3,000$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$530$530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-481-479

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3Prius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.0 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft314.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested100028%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested277564%
Total Not Requested155036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400No
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested215058%
Total Not Requested155042%

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