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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: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,804

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $17,370 $37,315 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $16,262 $34,069 $37,356 $39,744
Grand Touring Package 1,795      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Navigation system 1,750      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo mat 40      
All-weather floor mats 60 200 200 200
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
Floor mats   225 225 225
Grand Touring Package 1,673      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Navigation system 1,505      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo mat 32      
All-weather floor mats 48 120 120 120
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
Floor mats   140 140 140
Options (change) 5,700 474 474 474
Options (change) 4,982 292 292 292
Destination 560 900 900 900
Total Price $23,630 $38,689 $42,289 $44,904
Total Invoice $21,804 $35,261 $38,548 $40,936

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,239
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,153
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine160hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/32 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$23,630$38,689$42,289$44,904
Adjustments for Features0-5,820-7,245-9,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,630$32,869$35,044$35,509
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175$2,640
Total Invoice$21,804$35,261$38,548$40,936
Adjustments for Features0-5,304-6,604-8,565
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,804$29,957$31,944$32,371
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,987$2,414

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,970$8,790$10,215$12,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,820$7,245$9,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,304-6,604-8,565

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062016
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length176.6 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in75.8 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,808 lb.4,233 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
31.2 ft383.7 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested100029%
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 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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