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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: $430

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,056

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $23,245 $24,345 $25,545
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $22,241 $23,290 $24,438
Alloy wheels 390        
Sunroof 850 850      
Alloy wheels 348        
Sunroof 757 757      
Options (change) 1,240 850 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,105 757 0 0 0
Destination 760 760 820 820 820
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $24,065 $25,165 $26,365
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $23,061 $24,110 $25,258

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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: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $374
Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H155hp I4184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6M6
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)175/65-15175/65-15205/60-16215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$24,065$25,165$26,365
Adjustments for Features0-350-630-980-3,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$23,435$24,185$23,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$75$825$0
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$23,061$24,110$25,258
Adjustments for Features0-326-604-939-2,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,005$22,816$22,457$23,171$22,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$78$792$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201520152015
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Grand Tourings Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener    $100
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$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$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$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Total Value of Features$1,870$2,220$2,500$2,850$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$630$980$3,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-604-939-2,879

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122015
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.2,853 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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