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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: $25,705

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,656

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,869

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,237

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,540 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $18,305 $27,108 $33,944
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Tech Package 1,195    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Cargo mat 50 91 91
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Value Package   560  
Side curtain airbags   650  
Floor mats   106 106
Heated front seats   440  
Leather seating surfaces   1,400  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package 2,294    
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Tech Package 1,028    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Cargo mat 40 58 58
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Value Package   504  
Side curtain airbags   559  
Floor mats   66 66
Heated front seats   352  
Leather seating surfaces   1,120  
Navigation system   1,700 1,700
Options (change) 5,415 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 4,814 4,393 1,858
Destination 750 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $25,705 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $23,869 $32,106 $33,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,553
Model Year201020062006
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$25,705$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,705$35,586$37,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$23,869$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features0-684-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,869$31,422$32,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,410

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020062006
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150 $150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,725$3,500$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-684-975

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102006
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length177.4 in184.6 in
Width69.1 in71.9 in
Height57.9 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		17.039.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft380.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested177562%
Total Not Requested107538%
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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