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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: $31,285

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,658

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,494

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trims Grand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $25,445 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $24,343 $37,356 $39,744
Technology Package 2,600    
Cargo net 60 49 49
Rear bumper protector 100 129 129
All-weather floor mats 100 200 200
Cargo mat 70    
Cargo tray 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Door sill trim plates 125    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Floor mats   225 225
Driver Technology Package   1,525  
Technology Package 2,236    
Cargo net 48 32 32
Rear bumper protector 80 89 89
All-weather floor mats 80 120 120
Cargo mat 50    
Cargo tray 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Floor mats   140 140
Driver Technology Package   1,378  
Options (change) 5,005 2,128 603
Options (change) 4,316 1,759 381
Destination 835 900 900
Total Price $31,285 $43,943 $45,033
Total Invoice $29,494 $40,015 $41,025

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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: $8,833
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,038
Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trims Grand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$31,285$43,943$45,033
Adjustments for Features0-3,825-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,285$40,118$40,508
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390
Total Invoice$29,494$40,015$41,025
Adjustments for Features0-3,483-4,122
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,494$36,532$36,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$371

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
Trims Grand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
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 
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$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$8,375$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,825$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,483-4,122

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162016
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,999 lb.4,233 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%

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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