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

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Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,240

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $395

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,492

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3
TrimThreeFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $17,370
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $16,262
Alloy wheels 390    
Sunroof 850 850  
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Alloy wheels 348    
Sunroof 757 757  
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 1,240 850 5,310
Options (change) 1,105 757 4,670
Destination 760 760 560
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $23,240
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $21,492

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $397
Model Year201220122006
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3
TrimThreeFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$23,635$24,840$23,240
Adjustments for Features-125-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,510$24,365$23,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$21,492
Adjustments for Features-116-4430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,889$22,699$21,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$810$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122006
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3
TrimThreeFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,075$3,425$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-4430

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelPrius cMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length157.3 in176.6 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in
Height56.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		0.0 ft331.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested132538%
Total Not Requested220062%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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