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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: $24,393

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $92

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,351

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTouringsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $18,771 $22,191
Package 6 3,150 2,775    
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 40 40
Rear bumper protector 65 65 50 50
Tech Package     1,835 2,515
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395  
Cargo mat     50 50
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Package 6 2,835 2,497    
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 32 32
Rear bumper protector 42 42 40 40
Tech Package     1,578 2,163
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200  
Cargo mat     40 40
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Options (change) 3,448 3,073 3,645 2,930
Options (change) 3,023 2,685 3,110 2,495
Destination 720 720 795 795
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $24,393 $24,913 $24,485 $27,425
Total Invoice $22,351 $22,774 $22,676 $25,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $348
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTouringsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$24,393$24,913$24,485$27,425
Adjustments for Features-25-250-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,368$24,888$24,485$26,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$2,190
Total Invoice$22,351$22,774$22,676$25,481
Adjustments for Features-23-230-697
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,328$22,751$22,676$24,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$2,108

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTouringsMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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$200  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,050$3,050$3,025$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$25$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-23-230-697

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092011
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length175.0 in177.4 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,891 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.443.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested267562%
Total Not Requested165038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
JBL, 9 speakers350No
Stability control400Yes
Rearview camera200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested205055%
Total Not Requested165045%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20012%
Total Not Requested150088%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested127545%

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