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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: $217

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,351

Toyota Prius   
Difference: $1,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,375 $24,270 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $21,758 $22,519 $22,141 $22,378
Package 6 3,150 2,775    
Floor mats 184 184    
Cargo net 49 49 40 40
Rear bumper protector 65 65 50 50
Cargo mat     50 50
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Fog lights     325  
Package 6 2,835 2,497    
Floor mats 112 112    
Cargo net 34 34 32 32
Rear bumper protector 42 42 40 40
Cargo mat     40 40
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 3,448 3,073 740 415
Options (change) 3,023 2,685 592 332
Destination 720 720 795 795
Gas Tax -3,150 -3,150 0 0
Total Price $24,393 $24,913 $24,685 $24,610
Total Invoice $22,351 $22,774 $23,528 $23,505

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $152
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine76hp I4 H76hp I4 H155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15195/55-16205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$24,393$24,913$24,685$24,610
Adjustments for Features00-1,075-725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,393$24,913$23,610$23,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$520$0$275
Total Invoice$22,351$22,774$23,528$23,505
Adjustments for Features00-1,025-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,351$22,774$22,503$22,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$423$0$310

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTouringi 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
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  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,125$4,200$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,075$725
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,025-692

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.442.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested287566%
Total Not Requested145034%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Touring

Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested275074%
Total Not Requested95026%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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