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Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,113

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelPrius vMazda3
TrimFives
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,140 $17,370
Base Invoice $28,058 $16,262
Advanced Technology Package 5,580  
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Advanced Technology Package 4,987  
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,580 5,560
Options (change) 4,987 4,870
Destination 760 560
Total Price $36,480 $23,490
Total Invoice $33,805 $21,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,819
Model Year20122006
ModelPrius vMazda3
TrimFives
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,480$23,490
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,925$23,490
Total Invoice$33,805$21,692
Adjustments for Features-3,2940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,511$21,692

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelPrius vMazda3
TrimFives
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Proximity key$250 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Floor mats $75
Leather seating surfaces $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,150$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2940

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius v vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelPrius vMazda3
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.4 in103.9 in
Length181.7 in176.6 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height62.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,275 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.3 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius v Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Parking guidance system - active500No
JBL, 120W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2700100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested195055%
Total Not Requested157545%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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