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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: $25,255

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,693

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,382

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $34,560 $37,950 $40,170 $46,370
Base Invoice $17,446 $31,553 $34,649 $36,956 $42,428
Grand Touring Package 2,270        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
Rear bumper protector 50        
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49
Cargo mat 40        
Universal garage door opener 75        
Navigation system 1,950        
Floor mats   280 280 280 280
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   1,015      
Bodyside moldings   199 199 199 199
Leather Package       2,280  
Grand Touring Package 2,117        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
Rear bumper protector 40        
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32
Cargo mat 32        
Universal garage door opener 60        
Navigation system 1,677        
Floor mats   175 175 175 175
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903      
Bodyside moldings   125 125 125 125
Leather Package       2,099  
Options (change) 5,960 1,543 528 2,808 528
Options (change) 5,266 1,235 332 2,431 332
Destination 670 845 845 845 845
Total Price $25,255 $36,948 $39,323 $43,823 $47,743
Total Invoice $23,382 $33,633 $35,826 $40,232 $43,605

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,793
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,701
Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 9?, 9?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$25,255$36,948$39,323$43,823$47,743
Adjustments for Features0-3,900-4,850-5,275-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,255$33,048$34,473$38,548$41,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425$5,500$7,995
Total Invoice$23,382$33,633$35,826$40,232$43,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,550-4,419-4,843-6,119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,382$30,083$31,407$35,389$37,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,324$5,306$7,403

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013201320132013
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsSELimitedHybridHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000  
CVT   $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350 $350
Proximity key  $250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Removable second-row console $200$200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25    
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150$150$150
Total Value of Features$1,950$5,850$6,800$7,225$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,900$4,850$5,275$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,550-4,419-4,843-6,119

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092013
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.3,947 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-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
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested260093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

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