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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: $24,785

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,576

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $24,850 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $22,283 $23,766 $27,108 $33,944
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    
Value Package     560  
Side curtain airbags     650  
Floor mats     106 106
Heated front seats     440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
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    
Value Package     504  
Side curtain airbags     559  
Floor mats     66 66
Heated front seats     352  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Options (change) 690 365 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 552 292 4,393 1,858
Destination 795 795 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $24,785 $26,010 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $23,630 $24,853 $32,106 $33,807

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,701
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,773
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6M6A5CVT
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$24,785$26,010$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features0-1,300-1,950-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,785$24,710$34,411$35,866
Cost Above Minimum$75$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$23,630$24,853$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features0-1,242-1,722-2,016
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,630$23,611$30,384$31,791
Cost Above Minimum$19$0$0$1,407

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$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  
Blind spot warning system $200  
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$125  
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear heater  $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
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 
App support$0$0  
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  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio $200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Compass$0$0  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
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$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$1,975$3,275$3,925$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,300$1,950$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,242-1,722-2,016

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132006
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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