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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: $24,110

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,472

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $1,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelPrius cPrius cMazda3Mazda3
TrimThreeFouri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,375 $24,965 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $20,830 $23,239 $22,141 $22,378
Sunroof 850      
Tech Package     1,400 1,400
Fog lights     325  
Sunroof 757      
Tech Package     1,204 1,204
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 850 0 1,725 1,400
Options (change) 757 0 1,464 1,204
Destination 885 885 795 795
Total Price $24,110 $25,850 $25,670 $25,595
Total Invoice $22,472 $24,124 $24,400 $24,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $949
Model Year2017201720122012
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$24,110$25,850$25,670$25,595
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,030-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,110$25,300$24,640$24,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0$275
Total Invoice$22,472$24,124$24,400$24,377
Adjustments for Features0-513-979-648
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,472$23,611$23,421$23,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,139$0$308

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201720122012
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera $200  
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
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  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
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$4,095$4,645$5,125$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,030$680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-513-979-648

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius c vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelPrius cMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.4 in103.9 in
Length158.7 in177.4 in
Width66.7 in69.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,531 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers25No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70054%
Total Not Requested60046%

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