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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,070

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,953

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,156

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $16,262 $29,987 $32,635
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Navigation system 1,750 2,650 2,650
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 40    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Floor mats   315 315
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Navigation system 1,505 2,359 2,359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 32    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Floor mats   200 200
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 6,140 4,368 3,213
Options (change) 5,334 3,772 2,718
Destination 560 810 810
Total Price $24,070 $38,023 $39,768
Total Invoice $22,156 $34,569 $36,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,295
Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$24,070$38,023$39,768
Adjustments for Features0-4,530-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,070$33,493$34,263
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$770
Total Invoice$22,156$34,569$36,163
Adjustments for Features0-4,118-5,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,156$30,451$31,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$706

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620122012
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$1,395$5,925$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,530$5,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,118-5,006

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in188.4 in
Width69.1 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,808 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

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