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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: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $435

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFoursMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $18,771 $22,191
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395 1,395
Tech Package     1,835  
Satellite radio       430
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200 1,200
Tech Package     1,578  
Satellite radio       344
Options (change) 1,240 850 3,230 1,825
Options (change) 1,105 757 2,778 1,544
Destination 760 760 795 795
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $24,070 $26,320
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $22,344 $24,530

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $149
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFoursMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$24,070$26,320
Adjustments for Features0-350-205-130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$23,865$26,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$2,325
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$22,344$24,530
Adjustments for Features0-326-190-121
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$22,154$24,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$2,255

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFoursMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Boost gauge   $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150 
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates   $100
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,220$3,570$3,425$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$205$130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-190-121

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelPrius cMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length157.3 in177.4 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in
Height56.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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