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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius Prime vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,060

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,749

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelPrius PrimeMazda3Mazda3
TrimAdvancedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,100 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $31,776 $22,141 $22,378
Floor mats 224    
All-weather floor mats 248 80 80
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Cargo mat   50 50
Cargo tray   60 60
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Fog lights   325  
Floor mats 139    
All-weather floor mats 154 64 64
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Cargo mat   40 40
Cargo tray   48 48
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 472 2,190 1,865
Options (change) 293 1,836 1,576
Destination 885 795 795
Gas Tax -4,500 0 0
Total Price $29,957 $26,135 $26,060
Total Invoice $28,454 $24,772 $24,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,141
Model Year201720122012
ModelPrius PrimeMazda3Mazda3
TrimAdvancedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 PiH155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,957$26,135$26,060
Adjustments for Features-3,025-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,932$25,785$26,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$28,454$24,772$24,749
Adjustments for Features-2,873-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,581$24,440$24,749
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$309

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720122012
ModelPrius PrimeMazda3Mazda3
TrimAdvancedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote climate control$25  
Semi-automated parking system$500  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Backup collision intervention$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
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  
Second-row low console$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0  
9 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
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  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Predictive driving advice$0  
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$7,900$5,225$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,025$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,873-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius Prime vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelPrius PrimeMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length182.9 in177.4 in
Width69.3 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,366 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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