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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: $24,515

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,944

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,700

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $2,807

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Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3PriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,045 $23,700 $26,250 $28,100 $28,650 $30,000
Base Invoice $18,771 $22,191 $24,437 $26,158 $26,671 $27,927
Tech Package 1,835 2,515        
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395          
Cargo net 40 40 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 80 80 100 100 100 100
Cargo mat 50 50        
Universal garage door opener 75 75        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200        
Floor mats     225 225 225 225
Tech Package 1,578 2,163        
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200          
Cargo net 32 32 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 64 64 60 60 60 60
Cargo mat 40 40        
Universal garage door opener 60 60        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160        
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Options (change) 3,675 2,960 374 374 374 374
Options (change) 3,134 2,519 235 235 235 235
Destination 795 795 835 835 835 835
Total Price $24,515 $27,455 $27,459 $29,309 $29,859 $31,209
Total Invoice $22,700 $25,505 $25,507 $27,228 $27,741 $28,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,669
Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3PriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4263hp I495hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H95hp I4 H
TransmissionM6M6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10242, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18195/65-15215/45-17195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$24,515$27,455$27,459$29,309$29,859$31,209
Adjustments for Features-75-8250-2,075-1,150-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,440$26,630$27,459$27,234$28,709$27,984
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,190$225$0$1,475$750
Total Invoice$22,700$25,505$25,507$27,228$27,741$28,997
Adjustments for Features-69-7660-1,928-1,068-2,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,631$24,739$25,507$25,300$26,673$26,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,108$207$0$1,373$701

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201120112016201620162016
ModelMazda3Mazda3PriusPriusPriusPrius
TrimsMazdaSpeed3ThreeThree TouringFourFour Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150    
CVT  $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850 $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 $150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200 $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200 $200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200 $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200 $200
Lane departure warning   $200 $200
Pedestrian detection   $50 $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0 $0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150    
Console without shifter  $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0$0$0
Body kit$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Hood scoop $100    
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Sunroof$900     
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200 $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  $150$150
Boost gauge $75    
Compass$0$0    
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100$100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Tachometer$75$75    
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100    
Heated front seats    $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Metal pedals $75    
Partial leather seating sufaces $450    
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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,675$3,850$5,925$5,000$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$825$0$2,075$1,150$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-69-7660-1,928-1,068-2,996

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20112016
ModelMazda3Prius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length177.4 in178.7 in
Width69.1 in69.3 in
Height57.9 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Three Touring

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

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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