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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: $25,090

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,852

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimFouri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,435 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $26,470 $22,141 $22,378
Floor mats 200    
Solar Roof Package 3,820    
Cargo net 51 40 40
Remote start 499 350 350
Cargo mat   50 50
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Satellite radio   430 430
Floor mats 127    
Solar Roof Package 3,418    
Cargo net 35 32 32
Remote start 310 280 280
Cargo mat   40 40
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 4,570 1,145 1,145
Options (change) 3,890 916 916
Destination 825 795 795
Total Price $33,830 $25,090 $25,340
Total Invoice $31,185 $23,852 $24,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,648
Model Year201520122012
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimFouri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$33,830$25,090$25,340
Adjustments for Features-975-2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,855$24,865$25,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$475
Total Invoice$31,185$23,852$24,089
Adjustments for Features-899-2140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,286$23,638$24,089
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$451

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520122012
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimFouri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Solar panel$300  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$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 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Memory system, driver seat $200$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$3,450$2,700$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-899-2140

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		39.6 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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 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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