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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: $27,305

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,004

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,952 $26,241 $29,281
Tech Package 2,135    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Cargo mat 50    
Universal garage door opener 75 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Tech Package 1,836    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Cargo mat 40    
Universal garage door opener 60 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Options (change) 2,510 5,154 3,229
Options (change) 2,136 4,189 2,638
Destination 795 745 745
Total Price $27,305 $35,309 $36,874
Total Invoice $25,883 $31,175 $32,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,990
Model Year201220082008
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)265, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$27,305$35,309$36,874
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,305$33,834$33,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$140
Total Invoice$25,883$31,175$32,664
Adjustments for Features0-1,302-2,569
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,883$29,873$30,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$222

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220082008
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 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200  
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
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  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$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 
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$4,250$5,725$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,302-2,569

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122008
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.3,979 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 Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

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