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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: $5

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $595

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFourTouring 2.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $22,395 $23,895
Base Invoice $20,140 $21,625 $21,429 $22,862
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Fog lights     370  
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Fog lights     296  
Options (change) 1,240 850 370 0
Options (change) 1,105 757 296 0
Destination 760 760 875 875
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $23,640 $24,770
Total Invoice $22,005 $23,142 $22,600 $23,737

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $261
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFourTouring 2.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H184hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$23,640$24,770
Adjustments for Features-170-5200-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,465$24,320$23,640$23,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$570$0
Total Invoice$22,005$23,142$22,600$23,737
Adjustments for Features-158-4840-1,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,847$22,658$22,600$22,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$492$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFourTouring 2.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150$150
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation system$600$600  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats  $75$75
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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  
Total Value of Features$2,945$3,295$2,775$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$520$0$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-158-4840-1,629

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
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.2,876 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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