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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: $25

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $20,095 $23,245 $26,495
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $19,231 $22,241 $25,345
Alloy wheels 390        
Sunroof 850 850 800    
Technology Package     1,600    
Fog lights     370 370  
Alloy wheels 348        
Sunroof 757 757 688    
Technology Package     1,376    
Fog lights     296 296  
Options (change) 1,240 850 2,770 370 0
Options (change) 1,105 757 2,360 296 0
Destination 760 760 795 795 795
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $23,660 $24,410 $27,290
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $22,386 $23,332 $26,140

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $258
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H155hp I4155hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15205/60-16205/60-16215/45-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$23,660$24,410$27,290
Adjustments for Features0-350-130-630-3,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$23,530$23,780$23,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$195$445$0
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$22,386$23,332$26,140
Adjustments for Features0-326-123-602-3,788
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$22,263$22,730$22,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$467$89

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Touringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150$150
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75   
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Infotainment 
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Automatic headlights    $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
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$50
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Heated front seats $200 $200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, 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$1,870$2,220$2,000$2,500$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$130$630$3,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-123-602-3,788

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelPrius cMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in106.3 in
Length157.3 in175.6 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Total Requested90090%
Total Not Requested10510%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
911 assist25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested120053%
Total Not Requested105547%

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