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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: $25,350

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,918

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,310

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,025 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $16,873 $26,635 $29,897
Grand Touring Package 1,970    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Navigation system 1,750    
Universal garage door opener 75 125  
Cargo mat 40    
Remote start 350 529 529
Satellite radio 430 449 449
Rear bumper protector 50    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Extra Value Package 6   2,915  
Third-row seat   1,031  
Extra Value Package 8     3,400
Grand Touring Package 1,838    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Navigation system 1,505    
Universal garage door opener 60 100  
Cargo mat 32    
Remote start 280 380 380
Satellite radio 344 359 359
Rear bumper protector 40    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Extra Value Package 6   2,624  
Third-row seat   825  
Extra Value Package 8     3,060
Options (change) 6,675 7,949 4,653
Options (change) 5,787 6,580 3,979
Destination 650 800 800
Total Price $25,350 $38,268 $38,673
Total Invoice $23,310 $34,015 $34,676

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,993
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,587
Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,350$38,268$38,673
Adjustments for Features0-3,455-5,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,350$34,813$33,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$23,310$34,015$34,676
Adjustments for Features0-3,071-4,779
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,310$30,944$29,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,047$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820102010
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSportLimited
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
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $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 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,770$5,225$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,455$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,071-4,779

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082010
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 Weight2,809 lb.3,848 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
43.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
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 Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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