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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: $27,855

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,034

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,375

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $6,580

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320102010
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimMazdaSpeed3SportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,200 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $23,143 $26,635 $29,897
Tech Package 2,485    
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
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Extra Value Package 6   2,915  
Third-row seat   1,031  
Navigation system     2,625
Tech Package 2,137    
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
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Extra Value Package 6   2,624  
Third-row seat   825  
Navigation system     2,189
Options (change) 2,860 6,570 3,349
Options (change) 2,437 5,520 2,728
Destination 795 800 800
Total Price $27,855 $36,889 $37,369
Total Invoice $26,375 $32,955 $33,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,714
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,546
Model Year201320102010
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$27,855$36,889$37,369
Adjustments for Features0-1,975-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,855$34,914$34,569
Cost Above Minimum$0$345$0
Total Invoice$26,375$32,955$33,425
Adjustments for Features0-1,764-2,504
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,375$31,191$30,921
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320102010
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 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
USB port$25  
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$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$4,350$6,325$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,975$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,764-2,504

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132010
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
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested112549%

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%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

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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