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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: $27,345

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,915

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,123

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $35,745
Base Invoice $22,952 $32,635
Tech Package 2,135  
Rear bumper protector 50  
Cargo net 40 49
Cargo mat 50  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Floor mats   315
Navigation system   2,650
Tech Package 1,836  
Rear bumper protector 40  
Cargo net 32 34
Cargo mat 40  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Floor mats   200
Navigation system   2,359
Options (change) 2,550 3,014
Options (change) 2,168 2,593
Destination 795 810
Total Price $27,345 $39,569
Total Invoice $25,915 $36,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,524
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,842
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19
Total Price$27,345$39,569
Adjustments for Features0-4,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,345$34,869
Total Invoice$25,915$36,038
Adjustments for Features0-4,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,915$31,757

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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$3,525$8,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,281

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122012
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 Weight3,281 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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
42.8 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117553%
Total Not Requested105047%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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