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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: $24,415

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,946

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,851

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimsLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $20,045 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $18,771 $27,108 $33,944
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Cargo mat 50 91 91
Universal garage door opener 75    
Value Package   560  
Side curtain airbags   650  
Floor mats   106 106
Heated front seats   440  
Leather seating surfaces   1,400  
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Cargo mat 40 58 58
Universal garage door opener 60    
Value Package   504  
Side curtain airbags   559  
Floor mats   66 66
Heated front seats   352  
Leather seating surfaces   1,120  
Options (change) 3,575 3,296 246
Options (change) 3,285 2,693 158
Destination 795 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $24,415 $34,361 $36,141
Total Invoice $22,851 $30,406 $32,107

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,697
Model Year201120062006
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$24,415$34,361$36,141
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$32,261$33,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480
Total Invoice$22,851$30,406$32,107
Adjustments for Features0-1,858-2,132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,851$28,548$29,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,427

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120062006
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 
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  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
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  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer$150 $150
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$1,450$3,550$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,858-2,132

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
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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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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275075%
Total Not Requested92525%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

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