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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: $24,840

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,902

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,697

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3Prius
TrimsFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $27,320
Base Invoice $16,873 $25,431
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40 51
Satellite radio 430  
Remote start 350 529
Cargo mat 40  
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Floor mats   200
Solar Roof Package   1,800
Navigation Package   2,380
Bodyside moldings   209
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32 35
Satellite radio 344  
Remote start 280 380
Cargo mat 32  
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Floor mats   127
Solar Roof Package   1,602
Navigation Package   2,139
Bodyside moldings   125
Options (change) 6,165 5,169
Options (change) 5,379 4,408
Destination 650 760
Total Price $24,840 $33,249
Total Invoice $22,902 $30,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,489
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,930
Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3Prius
TrimsFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I498hp I4 H
TransmissionM5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$24,840$33,249
Adjustments for Features0-1,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,840$31,329
Total Invoice$22,902$30,599
Adjustments for Features0-1,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,902$28,832

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3Prius
TrimsFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
CVT $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote climate control $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Solar panel $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$995$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,767

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3Prius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.6 in175.6 in
Width69.1 in68.7 in
Height57.7 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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