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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: $26,245

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,757

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,301

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,540 $36,040 $39,640 $47,300 $42,130 $49,790
Base Invoice $18,305 $32,905 $36,191 $43,185 $38,465 $45,459
Grand Touring Package 2,460          
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395          
Tech Package 1,195          
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 50 129 129 129 129 129
All-weather floor mats 80 200 200 200 200 200
Cargo mat 50          
Cargo tray 60          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200          
Remote start 350 499 499   499  
Floor mats   225 225 225 225 225
Grand Touring Package 2,294          
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200          
Tech Package 1,028          
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32 32
Rear bumper protector 40 89 89 89 89 89
All-weather floor mats 64 120 120 120 120 120
Cargo mat 40          
Cargo tray 48          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160          
Remote start 280 310 310   310  
Floor mats   140 140 140 140 140
Options (change) 5,955 1,102 1,102 603 1,102 603
Options (change) 5,246 691 691 381 691 381
Destination 750 860 860 860 860 860
Total Price $26,245 $38,002 $41,602 $48,763 $44,092 $51,253
Total Invoice $24,301 $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: $8,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,846
Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine167hp I4270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 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$26,245$38,002$41,602$48,763$44,092$51,253
Adjustments for Features0-3,650-5,425-6,900-7,475-8,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,245$34,352$36,177$41,863$36,617$42,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$7,511$2,265$7,951
Total Invoice$24,301$34,456$37,742$44,426$40,016$46,700
Adjustments for Features0-3,309-4,922-6,286-6,784-8,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,301$31,147$32,820$38,140$33,232$38,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673$6,993$2,085$7,398

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020142014201420142014
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimsXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
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
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 
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
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
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
Surround sound$250     
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
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
Steering-linked headlights$150     
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
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 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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$3,825$7,475$9,250$10,725$11,300$12,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,650$5,425$6,900$7,475$8,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,309-4,922-6,286-6,784-8,155

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102014
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length177.4 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in75.8 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
17.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
17.042.3 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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested210074%
Total Not Requested75026%
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?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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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