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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: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimsFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $17,370 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $16,262 $26,671 $27,927
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Cargo net 40 49 49
All-weather floor mats 60 100 100
Cargo mat 40    
Navigation system 1,750    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Satellite radio 430    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Floor mats   225 225
Bodyside moldings   289 289
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Cargo net 32 35 35
All-weather floor mats 48 60 60
Cargo mat 32    
Navigation system 1,505    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Satellite radio 344    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Floor mats   140 140
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Options (change) 5,700 663 663
Options (change) 4,982 434 434
Destination 560 835 835
Total Price $23,630 $30,148 $31,498
Total Invoice $21,804 $27,940 $29,196

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,163
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,958
Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimsFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine160hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$23,630$30,148$31,498
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,630$28,518$27,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0
Total Invoice$21,804$27,940$29,196
Adjustments for Features0-1,511-3,434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,804$26,429$25,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200620162016
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimsFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,620$5,250$7,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,630$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,511-3,434

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3Prius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in178.7 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height57.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested205059%
Total Not Requested140041%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four Touring

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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