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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: $24,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,718

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $21,725
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $20,006
Cargo net 40 40 49
Cargo mat 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Fog lights 325    
Package 8     6,890
Floor mats     184
Cargo net 32 32 34
Cargo mat 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Fog lights 260    
Package 8     5,620
Floor mats     112
Options (change) 690 365 7,123
Options (change) 552 292 5,766
Destination 795 795 580
Gas Tax 0 0 -3,150
Total Price $24,635 $24,560 $26,278
Total Invoice $23,488 $23,465 $23,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,568
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $596
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I476hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17185/65-15
Total Price$24,635$24,560$26,278
Adjustments for Features-925-5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,710$23,985$26,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$23,488$23,465$23,202
Adjustments for Features-882-5490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,606$22,916$23,202
Cost Above Minimum$0$310$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$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 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,850$3,500$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-882-5490

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122006
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 Weight2,897 lb.2,891 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft316.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft316.1 ft3

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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 headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested357571%
Total Not Requested145029%

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