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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: $26,695

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,934

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,830

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $4,907

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,700 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,191 $26,241 $29,281
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Satellite radio 430 449 449
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 75 125  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Floor mats   185 275
Sunroof   850 850
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Satellite radio 344 359 359
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 60 100  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Floor mats   120 180
Sunroof   680 680
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Options (change) 2,200 3,474 1,574
Options (change) 1,844 2,751 1,219
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $26,695 $33,629 $35,219
Total Invoice $24,830 $29,737 $31,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,509
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,763
Model Year201120082008
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?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$26,695$33,629$35,219
Adjustments for Features0-2,425-3,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,695$31,204$31,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$165
Total Invoice$24,830$29,737$31,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,144-3,416
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,830$27,593$27,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$236

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120082008
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 
Proximity key  $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 manual controls $150$150
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  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0 $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
Heated front seats $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$2,925$5,350$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,425$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,144-3,416

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
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%

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%

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