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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: $25,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,073

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,202

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $21,725 $18,625 $22,740
Base Invoice $20,006 $17,446 $21,286
Package 8 6,890    
Floor mats 184    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Grand Touring Package   2,270 1,715
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Navigation system   1,950 1,950
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335  
Package 8 5,620    
Floor mats 112    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Grand Touring Package   2,117 1,599
Cargo mat   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Navigation system   1,677 1,677
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148  
Options (change) 7,123 5,910 4,020
Options (change) 5,766 5,226 3,560
Destination 580 670 670
Gas Tax -3,150 0 0
Total Price $26,278 $25,205 $27,430
Total Invoice $23,202 $23,342 $25,516

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $416
Model Year200620092009
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H156hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9222, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$26,278$25,205$27,430
Adjustments for Features0-600-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,278$24,605$27,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,725
Total Invoice$23,202$23,342$25,516
Adjustments for Features0-556-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,202$22,786$25,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,637

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620092009
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Satellite radio $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,700$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$600$100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-556-93

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062009
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
16.143.8 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
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Alarm100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Aux input50Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested392578%
Total Not Requested110022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested225064%
Total Not Requested125036%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20014%
Total Not Requested125086%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested175070%
Total Not Requested75030%

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