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Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,140

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $3,138

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,412

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $17,370
Base Invoice $20,006 $16,262
Package 8 6,890  
Floor mats 184  
Cargo net 49 40
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Navigation system   1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Package 8 5,620  
Floor mats 112  
Cargo net 34 32
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Navigation system   1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 7,123 5,210
Options (change) 5,766 4,590
Destination 580 560
Gas Tax -3,150 0
Total Price $26,278 $23,140
Total Invoice $23,202 $21,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,608
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,322
Model Year20062006
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H160hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$26,278$23,140
Adjustments for Features-5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,748$23,140
Total Invoice$23,202$21,412
Adjustments for Features-4680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,734$21,412

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $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 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Tachometer $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Total Value of Features$2,800$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4680

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.0 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.131.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Aux input50No
Total Requested347569%
Total Not Requested155031%

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 surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested252572%
Total Not Requested100028%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

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