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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: $24,435

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,843

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,636

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $566

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $21,725
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $20,006
Tech Package 1,835 2,515  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Cargo net 40 40 49
Cargo mat 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Tech Package 1,578 2,163  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Cargo net 32 32 34
Cargo mat 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 3,595 2,880 7,123
Options (change) 3,070 2,455 5,766
Destination 795 795 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $24,435 $27,375 $26,278
Total Invoice $22,636 $25,441 $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: $1,668
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $411
Model Year201120112006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4263hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10242, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18185/65-15
Total Price$24,435$27,375$26,278
Adjustments for Features0-575-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,435$26,800$26,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,365$0
Total Invoice$22,636$25,441$23,202
Adjustments for Features0-534-155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,636$24,907$23,047
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,271$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120112006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
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$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge $75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,250$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575$175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-534-155

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112006
ModelMazda3Prius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in175.0 in
Width69.1 in67.9 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft316.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested127545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested337567%
Total Not Requested165033%

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