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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: $26,600

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,709

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $6,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,435 $20,045
Base Invoice $26,470 $18,771
Floor mats 200  
Solar Roof Package 3,820  
Cargo net 51 40
Remote start 499 350
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo mat   50
Floor mats 127  
Solar Roof Package 3,418  
Cargo net 35 32
Remote start 310 280
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo mat   40
Options (change) 4,570 5,760
Options (change) 3,890 5,143
Destination 825 795
Total Price $33,830 $26,600
Total Invoice $31,185 $24,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,522
Model Year20152011
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H167hp I4
TransmissionCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/50-17
Total Price$33,830$26,600
Adjustments for Features0-50
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,830$26,550
Total Invoice$31,185$24,709
Adjustments for Features0-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,185$24,663

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
ModelPriusMazda3
TrimFours
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer $75
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$3,100$3,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50
Value of Feature Adjustments0-46

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152011
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length176.4 in177.4 in
Width68.7 in69.1 in
Height58.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft317.0 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested165045%
Total Not Requested202555%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested117558%
Total Not Requested85042%

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