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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: $24,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,541

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,465

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $30,810 $34,610
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $27,421 $31,007
Cargo net 40 40 49 49
Cargo mat 50 50 91 91
Fog lights 325      
Universal garage door opener 75 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200    
Extra Value Package     960 1,830
Floor mats     106 106
Heated front seats     440  
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Cargo net 32 32 34 34
Cargo mat 40 40 58 58
Fog lights 260      
Universal garage door opener 60 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160    
Extra Value Package     864 1,647
Floor mats     66 66
Heated front seats     352  
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 690 365 3,646 4,076
Options (change) 552 292 3,074 3,505
Destination 795 795 645 645
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $24,635 $24,560 $35,101 $36,731
Total Invoice $23,488 $23,465 $31,140 $32,557

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,816
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,212
Model Year2012201220072007
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$24,635$24,560$35,101$36,731
Adjustments for Features-3500-2,000-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,285$24,560$33,101$35,431
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$2,330
Total Invoice$23,488$23,465$31,140$32,557
Adjustments for Features-3340-1,774-1,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,154$23,465$29,366$31,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$311$0$2,039

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2012201220072007
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$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$2,400$2,050$4,050$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$2,000$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-3340-1,774-1,152

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122007
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 Weight2,897 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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
42.8 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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