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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: $25,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,625 $22,740 $21,725
Base Invoice $17,446 $21,286 $20,006
Grand Touring Package 2,270 1,715  
Cargo net 40 40 49
Cargo mat 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Navigation system 1,950 1,950  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Grand Touring Package 2,117 1,599  
Cargo net 32 32 34
Cargo mat 32 32  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Navigation system 1,677 1,677  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 5,910 4,020 7,123
Options (change) 5,226 3,560 5,766
Destination 670 670 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $25,205 $27,430 $26,278
Total Invoice $23,342 $25,516 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $416
Model Year200920092006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4263hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionM5M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7222, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18185/65-15
Total Price$25,205$27,430$26,278
Adjustments for Features-600-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,605$27,330$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,725$0
Total Invoice$23,342$25,516$23,202
Adjustments for Features-556-930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,786$25,423$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,637$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200920092006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,700$2,200$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-556-930

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20092006
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 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225064%
Total Not Requested125036%
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
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested392578%
Total Not Requested110022%

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