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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: $31,245

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,474

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,959

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520172017
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trims Grand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,545 $41,680 $44,800
Base Invoice $24,438 $38,054 $40,903
Touring Technology Package 2,600    
Cargo net 60 49 49
Rear bumper protector 100 139 139
All-weather floor mats 100 249 249
Cargo mat 70    
Cargo tray 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Floor mats   225 225
Touring Technology Package 2,236    
Cargo net 48 35 35
Rear bumper protector 80 99 99
All-weather floor mats 80 145 145
Cargo mat 50    
Cargo tray 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Floor mats   140 140
Options (change) 4,880 662 662
Options (change) 4,216 419 419
Destination 820 960 960
Total Price $31,245 $43,302 $46,422
Total Invoice $29,474 $39,433 $42,282

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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: $7,657
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,952
Model Year201520172017
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trims Grand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,245$43,302$46,422
Adjustments for Features0-4,400-5,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,245$38,902$40,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745
Total Invoice$29,474$39,433$42,282
Adjustments for Features0-4,007-5,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,474$35,426$37,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201520172017
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trims Grand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,550$8,950$10,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,400$5,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,007-5,260

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20152017
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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