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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: $25,733

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,764

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $18,625 $36,040 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $17,446 $32,905 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459
Grand Touring Package 2,270          
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335          
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 50 129 129 129 129 129
All-weather floor mats 78 200 200 200 200 200
Cargo mat 40          
Cargo tray 50          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200          
Navigation system 1,950          
Remote start 350 499 499   499  
Floor mats   225 225 225 225 225
Grand Touring Package 2,117          
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148          
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32 32
Rear bumper protector 40 89 89 89 89 89
All-weather floor mats 62 120 120 120 120 120
Cargo mat 32          
Cargo tray 40          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160          
Navigation system 1,677          
Remote start 280 310 310   310  
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Options (change) 6,438 1,102 1,102 603 1,102 603
Options (change) 5,648 691 691 381 691 381
Destination 670 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $25,733 $38,002 $41,602 $48,763 $44,092 $51,253
Total Invoice $23,764 $34,456 $37,742 $44,426 $40,016 $46,700

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,159
Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine156hp I4270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$25,733$38,002$41,602$48,763$44,092$51,253
Adjustments for Features0-5,000-6,775-8,250-8,825-10,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,733$33,002$34,827$40,513$35,267$40,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$7,511$2,265$7,951
Total Invoice$23,764$34,456$37,742$44,426$40,016$46,700
Adjustments for Features0-4,533-6,146-7,516-8,009-9,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,764$29,923$31,596$36,910$32,007$37,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673$6,987$2,084$7,392

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920142014201420142014
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0$0 $0 
AWD   $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150$150 $150 
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350     
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 $75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175     
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0     
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Compass$0     
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50     
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600$600
Total Value of Features$3,200$8,200$9,975$11,450$12,025$13,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,000$6,775$8,250$8,825$10,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,533-6,146-7,516-8,009-9,385

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092014
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 Weight2,809 lb.4,135 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
43.8 ft383.7 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 XLE

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 Hybrid 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 Limited 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited 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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