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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: $27,045

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,653

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,256

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,895 $29,805 $39,525
Base Invoice $22,862 $27,744 $37,945
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Cargo net 50 51 51
Remote start 550 529 529
Cargo mat 75    
Floor mats   200 200
Advanced Technology Package   4,320  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Cargo net 40 35 35
Remote start 440 380 380
Cargo mat 60    
Floor mats   127 127
Advanced Technology Package   3,863  
Options (change) 2,275 5,100 780
Options (change) 1,916 4,405 542
Destination 875 760 760
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,500
Total Price $27,045 $35,665 $38,565
Total Invoice $25,653 $32,909 $36,747

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,975
Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimGrand 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$27,045$35,665$38,565
Adjustments for Features-2,250-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,795$35,215$38,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$25,653$32,909$36,747
Adjustments for Features-2,134-4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,519$32,494$36,747
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,253

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year201820122012
ModelMazda3PriusPrius
TrimGrand TouringFivePlug-in Hybrid Advanced
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
G-vectoring control$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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,475$3,675$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,250$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,134-4150

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,876 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
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%

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