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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: $27,640

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,101

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,129

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $22,862 $38,419 $41,268
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Rear bumper protector 100 139 139
All-weather floor mats 100 249 249
Cargo mat 75    
Cargo tray 75    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Door sill trim plates 125    
6-speed manual 0    
Floor mats   229 229
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Cargo net 40 35 35
Rear bumper protector 80 99 99
All-weather floor mats 80 145 145
Cargo mat 60    
Cargo tray 60    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed manual 0    
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 2,870 666 666
Options (change) 2,392 418 418
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $27,640 $43,741 $46,861
Total Invoice $26,129 $39,832 $42,681

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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: $11,426
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,446
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$27,640$43,741$46,861
Adjustments for Features0-4,675-6,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,640$39,066$40,811
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745
Total Invoice$26,129$39,832$42,681
Adjustments for Features0-4,257-5,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,129$35,575$37,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,596

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras  $500
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
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
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
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
Total Value of Features$4,050$8,725$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,675$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,257-5,510

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,989 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested230090%
Total Not Requested25010%

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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