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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: $29,135

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,266

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,612

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,168

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
Trims Grand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,445 $30,005 $34,905
Base Invoice $24,343 $27,930 $33,509
Technology Package 2,600   2,610
Cargo net 60 51 51
Cargo mat 70    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Floor mats   200 200
Advanced Technology Package   4,320  
Technology Package 2,236   2,322
Cargo net 48 35 35
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Floor mats   127 127
Advanced Technology Package   3,863  
Options (change) 2,855 4,571 2,861
Options (change) 2,434 4,025 2,484
Destination 835 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $29,135 $35,401 $36,091
Total Invoice $27,612 $32,780 $34,318

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,191
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,054
Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
Trims Grand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I498hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9120, 8120, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17195/65-15
Total Price$29,135$35,401$36,091
Adjustments for Features-1,375-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,760$34,951$36,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,140
Total Invoice$27,612$32,780$34,318
Adjustments for Features-1,303-4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,309$32,363$34,318
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,955

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201620152015
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
Trims Grand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention $150 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Headlight washers $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,425$3,500$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,303-4170

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20162015
ModelMazda3Prius
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in176.4 in
Width70.7 in68.7 in
Height57.3 in58.7 in
Curb Weight2,853 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft339.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Headlight washers50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
LED headlights1000No
Total Requested57535%
Total Not Requested105065%

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