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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: $24,840

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,199

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,902

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,435 $18,025
Base Invoice $26,470 $16,873
Floor mats 200  
Solar Roof Package 3,820  
Bodyside moldings 209  
Cargo net 51 40
Remote start 499 350
Grand Touring Package   1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   40
Floor mats 127  
Solar Roof Package 3,418  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Cargo net 35 32
Remote start 310 280
Grand Touring Package   1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   32
Options (change) 4,779 6,165
Options (change) 4,015 5,379
Destination 825 650
Total Price $34,039 $24,840
Total Invoice $31,310 $22,902

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,794
Model Year20152008
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H156hp I4
TransmissionCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$34,039$24,840
Adjustments for Features-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,284$24,840
Total Invoice$31,310$22,902
Adjustments for Features-1,6140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,696$22,902

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Solar panel$300 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$4,025$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length176.4 in176.6 in
Width68.7 in69.1 in
Height58.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90051%
Total Not Requested87549%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested117536%
Total Not Requested207564%
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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