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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: $25,565

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,123

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $17,446 $26,241 $29,281
Grand Touring Package 2,270    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Remote start 350 529 529
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 75 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Navigation system 1,950 2,530 2,505
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Heated front seats     440
Grand Touring Package 2,117    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Remote start 280 380 380
Cargo mat 32    
Universal garage door opener 60 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Navigation system 1,677 2,118 2,099
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 6,270 6,533 5,048
Options (change) 5,514 5,249 4,050
Destination 670 745 745
Total Price $25,565 $36,688 $38,693
Total Invoice $23,630 $32,235 $34,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,598
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,386
Model Year200920082008
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$25,565$36,688$38,693
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,565$34,163$34,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$380
Total Invoice$23,630$32,235$34,076
Adjustments for Features0-2,219-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,630$30,016$30,421
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$405

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920082008
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 
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 manual controls $150$150
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
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $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
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$1,700$4,225$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,219-3,655

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092008
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.3,980 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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