Toyota Prius vs. Mazda 3
Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Toyota Prius
$408
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Mazda 3
$433
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Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
Excellent
The Toyota Prius Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 10th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $408 which means it has excellent ownership costs. While repairs are more frequent than average for the Prius, these issues are often minor, so you can expect to make slightly more trips to the shop than normal.
Excellent
The Mazda 3 Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 9th out of 36 for compact cars. The average annual repair cost is $433 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity of repairs is low while frequency of those issues is average, so major issues are uncommon for the 3.
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Overall Car Ratings & Details
| 5 | (3) | |
| 4 | (21) | |
| 3 | (8) | |
| 2 | (4) | |
| 1 | (0) |
“Great car, very reliable, did have some computer problems with the headlights going out. SF Toyota took good care of the problem, though, with no additional cost and no hassle. It's not a super fun...”
“Great car, very reliable, did have some computer problems with the headlights going out. SF...”
| 5 | (4) | |
| 4 | (12) | |
| 3 | (7) | |
| 2 | (4) | |
| 1 | (0) |
“I've had the car for nearly 3 years and haven't had any issues with it. I've just done normal maintenance and it's been very reliable. It's fun to drive and I get 35mpg on the highway.”
“I've had the car for nearly 3 years and haven't had any issues with it. I've just done normal...”
