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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: $27,825

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $16,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3XSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,440 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240
Grand Touring Package 1,715      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 50 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 60 249 249 249
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Remote start 350 499 499 499
Universal garage door opener 75      
Cargo mat 40      
Cargo tray 50      
Navigation system 1,750      
Floor mats   229 229 229
Grand Touring Package 1,600      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 40 99 99 99
All-weather floor mats 48 145 145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Remote start 280 320 320 320
Universal garage door opener 60      
Cargo mat 32      
Cargo tray 40      
Navigation system 1,505      
Floor mats   139 139 139
Options (change) 4,735 1,165 1,165 1,165
Options (change) 4,121 738 738 738
Destination 650 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $27,825 $44,060 $46,420 $49,620

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,250
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3XSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$27,825$44,060$46,420$49,620
Adjustments for Features0-8,655-9,830-11,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,825$35,405$36,590$38,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,185$3,010

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3XSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$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 
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
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 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
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
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$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
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
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
Metal pedals$75   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,420$12,075$13,250$14,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,655$9,830$11,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-384-414-441

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082021
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length176.6 in194.9 in
Width69.1 in76.0 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.148.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested82542%
Total Not Requested115058%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XSE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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