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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: $25,515

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,969

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimLELimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,735 $32,650 $23,150 $23,400
Floor mats 225 225    
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350    
Cargo net 49 49 40 40
All-weather floor mats 100 100 80 80
Tech Package     1,400 1,400
Cargo mat     50 50
Floor mats 140 140    
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202    
Cargo net 35 35 32 32
All-weather floor mats 60 60 64 64
Tech Package     1,204 1,204
Cargo mat     40 40
Options (change) 1,724 1,724 1,570 1,570
Options (change) 1,437 1,437 1,340 1,340
Destination 1,025 1,025 795 795
Total Price $28,484 $35,399 $25,515 $25,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,518
Model Year2021202120122012
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimLELimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$28,484$35,399$25,515$25,765
Adjustments for Features-1500-325-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,334$35,399$25,190$25,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$0$475

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2021202120122012
ModelPriusPriusMazda3Mazda3
TrimLELimitedi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Navigation system  $600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,050$5,900$6,225$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$325$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-130-309-95

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212012
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length180.0 in177.4 in
Width69.3 in69.1 in
Height57.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested87564%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested50036%
Total Not Requested87564%

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