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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: $27,650

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,474

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,629

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $37,950
Base Invoice $21,717 $34,649
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,895  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40 49
Cargo mat 50  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Floor mats   280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,630  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 40  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 3,705 329
Options (change) 3,162 207
Destination 750 845
Total Price $27,650 $39,124
Total Invoice $25,629 $35,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,849
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,852
Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$27,650$39,124
Adjustments for Features0-4,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,650$34,499
Total Invoice$25,629$35,701
Adjustments for Features0-4,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,629$31,481

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102013
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Boost gauge$75 
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,220

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102013
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.4,045 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-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested105054%
Total Not Requested90046%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

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