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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: $29,445

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $5,956

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015202120212021
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,005 $34,905 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Floor mats 200 200      
Advanced Technology Package 4,320        
Cargo net 51 51 50 50 50
Technology Package   2,610      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
Cargo mat     75 75 75
Floor mats 127 127      
Advanced Technology Package 3,863        
Cargo net 35 35 40 40 40
Technology Package   2,322      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Cargo mat     60 60 60
Options (change) 4,571 2,861 450 450 450
Options (change) 4,025 2,484 360 360 360
Destination 825 825 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -2,500 0 0 0
Total Price $35,401 $36,091 $29,445 $32,495 $35,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,031
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,207
Model Year20152015202120212021
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine98hp I4 H98hp I4 PiH186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 8120, 8?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17195/65-15215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,401$36,091$29,445$32,495$35,345
Adjustments for Features-4500-3,525-4,775-4,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,951$36,091$25,920$27,720$30,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,140$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015202120212021
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimFivePlug-in Hybrid AdvancedPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Remote app $25   
Remote climate control $25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention$150    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0   
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
4 kWh battery pack $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Voice control for audio system  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900$900
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$3,850$7,375$8,625$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0$3,525$4,775$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-4170-162-199-183

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length176.4 in175.6 in
Width68.7 in70.7 in
Height58.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,043 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
39.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Five

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Headlight washers50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
LED headlights1000Yes
Total Requested145089%
Total Not Requested17511%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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