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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: $4,810

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122020
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3
TrimThreeFourPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,635 $23,230 $27,500
Alloy wheels 390    
Sunroof 850 850  
Alloy wheels 348    
Sunroof 757 757  
Options (change) 1,240 850 0
Options (change) 1,105 757 0
Destination 760 760 945
Total Price $23,635 $24,840 $28,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,264
Model Year201220122020
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3
TrimThreeFourPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H186hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15215/45-18
Total Price$23,635$24,840$28,445
Adjustments for Features0-350-6,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$24,490$22,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122020
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3
TrimThreeFourPremium
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes  $150
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Floor mats  $75
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,820$3,170$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-204

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122020
ModelPrius cMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in107.3 in
Length157.3 in175.6 in
Width66.7 in70.7 in
Height56.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,501 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft30.0 ft3

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