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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: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,756

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSELimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $16,262 $31,553 $34,649
Grand Touring Package 1,795    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 40    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Floor mats   280 280
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   1,015  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Grand Touring Package 1,673    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 32    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Floor mats   175 175
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Options (change) 5,640 1,543 528
Options (change) 4,934 1,235 332
Destination 560 845 845
Total Price $23,570 $36,948 $39,323
Total Invoice $21,756 $33,633 $35,826

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,662
Model Year200620132013
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$23,570$36,948$39,323
Adjustments for Features0-4,630-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,570$32,318$33,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,525
Total Invoice$21,756$33,633$35,826
Adjustments for Features0-4,215-4,993
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,756$29,418$30,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,415

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620132013
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
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 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$1,720$6,350$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,215-4,993

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062013
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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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