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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: $29,670

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $2,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimFourPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,685 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Floor mats 225      
Advanced Technology Package 1,350      
Cargo net 49 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Cargo mat   75 75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Floor mats 140      
Advanced Technology Package 1,202      
Cargo net 35 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 60 80 80 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Cargo mat   60 60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 2,023 675 675 675
Options (change) 1,662 540 540 540
Destination 895 995 995 995
Total Price $32,603 $29,670 $32,720 $35,570

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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: $4,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,779
Model Year2018202120212021
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimFourPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine95hp I4 H186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionCVTT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$32,603$29,670$32,720$35,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,375-2,625-2,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,603$28,295$30,095$32,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018202120212021
ModelPriusMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimFourPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75   
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Console with shifter $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wireless charging station$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Digital instruments$0   
Heated mirrors$25   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,275$6,525$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,375$2,625$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-123-113

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in107.3 in
Length178.7 in175.6 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height58.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.6 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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