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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: $28,783

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212016
ModelPriusPriusMazda3
TrimLELimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,735 $32,650 $25,445
Floor mats 225 225  
Advanced Technology Package 1,350 1,350  
Cargo net 49 49 60
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100
Illuminated door sill trim plates 299 299  
Technology Package     2,600
Cargo mat     70
Door sill trim plates     125
Floor mats 140 140  
Advanced Technology Package 1,202 1,202  
Cargo net 35 35 48
All-weather floor mats 60 60 80
Illuminated door sill trim plates 225 225  
Technology Package     2,236
Cargo mat     50
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 2,023 2,023 2,955
Options (change) 1,662 1,662 2,514
Destination 1,025 1,025 835
Total Price $28,783 $35,698 $29,235

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,385
Model Year202120212016
ModelPriusPriusMazda3
TrimLELimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine96hp I4 H96hp I4 H184hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/65-15215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$28,783$35,698$29,235
Adjustments for Features-1500-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,633$35,698$27,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,065$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202120212016
ModelPriusPriusMazda3
TrimLELimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
HD radio  $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$4,550$4,400$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-140-1,634

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Prius vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212016
ModelPriusMazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length180.0 in175.6 in
Width69.3 in70.7 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.2,853 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.3 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
65.5 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0Yes
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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