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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: $30,340

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,102

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,517

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $22,862 $37,356 $39,744
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Rear bumper protector 100 129 129
All-weather floor mats 100 200 200
Cargo mat 75    
Cargo tray 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Remote start 550 499 499
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050    
Floor mats   225 225
Driver Technology Package   1,525  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Cargo net 40 32 32
Rear bumper protector 80 89 89
All-weather floor mats 80 120 120
Cargo mat 60    
Cargo tray 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Remote start 440 310 310
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002    
Floor mats   140 140
Driver Technology Package   1,378  
Options (change) 5,570 2,627 1,102
Options (change) 4,780 2,069 691
Destination 875 900 900
Total Price $30,340 $44,442 $45,532
Total Invoice $28,517 $40,325 $41,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,041
Model Year201720162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 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$30,340$44,442$45,532
Adjustments for Features0-3,050-3,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$41,392$41,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390
Total Invoice$28,517$40,325$41,335
Adjustments for Features0-2,767-3,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,517$37,558$37,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$373

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720162016
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand 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 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
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
Exterior 
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 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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$5,100$8,150$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,767-3,404

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,076 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

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 partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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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