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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: $25,790

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,954

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,496

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,948

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $29,135
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $27,122
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
Cargo net 40 40 49
All-weather floor mats 80 80 100
Cargo mat 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Floor mats     225
Advanced Technology Package     1,350
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
Cargo net 32 32 35
All-weather floor mats 64 64 60
Cargo mat 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Floor mats     140
Advanced Technology Package     1,202
Options (change) 1,845 1,845 1,724
Options (change) 1,560 1,560 1,437
Destination 795 795 885
Total Price $25,790 $26,040 $31,744
Total Invoice $24,496 $24,733 $29,444

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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: $3,929
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,075
Model Year201220122017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I495hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17195/65-15
Total Price$25,790$26,040$31,744
Adjustments for Features-2250-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,565$26,040$29,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$24,496$24,733$29,444
Adjustments for Features-2140-2,087
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,282$24,733$27,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$451$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201220122017
ModelMazda3Mazda3Prius
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringFour
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$4,150$3,925$6,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$225$0$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2140-2,087

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20122017
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 Weight2,897 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft362.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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