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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: $23,815

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $810

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,176

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,765 $23,360 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $20,261 $21,746 $22,141 $22,378
Alloy wheels 390      
Sunroof 850 850    
Fog lights     325  
Satellite radio     430 430
Alloy wheels 348      
Sunroof 757 757    
Fog lights     260  
Satellite radio     344 344
Options (change) 1,240 850 755 430
Options (change) 1,105 757 604 344
Destination 810 810 795 795
Total Price $23,815 $25,020 $24,700 $24,625
Total Invoice $22,176 $23,313 $23,540 $23,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $70
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine73hp I4 H73hp I4 H155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)175/65-15175/65-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$23,815$25,020$24,700$24,625
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,505-1,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$24,670$23,195$23,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$855$0$275
Total Invoice$22,176$23,313$23,540$23,517
Adjustments for Features0-326-1,434-1,103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,176$22,987$22,106$22,414
Cost Above Minimum$0$811$0$308

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2014201420122012
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
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 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25$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  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
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$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$2,470$2,820$3,975$3,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,505$1,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-1,434-1,103

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft342.8 ft3

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