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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: $27,610

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,597

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102010
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $21,717 $26,635 $29,897
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Tech Package 1,895    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 75 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Extra Value Package 6   2,915  
Third-row seat   1,031  
Extra Value Package 8     3,400
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Tech Package 1,630    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 60 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Extra Value Package 6   2,624  
Third-row seat   825  
Extra Value Package 8     3,060
Options (change) 3,665 7,420 4,124
Options (change) 3,130 6,200 3,599
Destination 750 800 800
Total Price $27,610 $37,739 $38,144
Total Invoice $25,597 $33,635 $34,296

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,684
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,338
Model Year201020102010
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$27,610$37,739$38,144
Adjustments for Features0-2,975-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,610$34,764$33,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$25,597$33,635$34,296
Adjustments for Features0-2,651-4,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,597$30,984$29,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,049$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020102010
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key$250 $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
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals$75  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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$0 
Total Value of Features$3,075$6,050$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,975$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,651-4,361

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length177.4 in188.4 in
Width69.1 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,221 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
17.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.042.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
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 seats200No
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested150048%

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