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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: $26,270

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,091

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,099

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $30,460
Base Invoice $22,862 $27,108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Cargo net 50 49
Cargo mat 75 91
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Cargo net 40 34
Cargo mat 60 58
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 1,500 3,296
Options (change) 1,362 2,693
Destination 875 605
Total Price $26,270 $34,361
Total Invoice $25,099 $30,406

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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: $9,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,262
Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$26,270$34,361
Adjustments for Features-1,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,270$34,361
Total Invoice$25,099$30,406
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,144$30,406

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$4,800$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182006
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in106.9 in
Length175.6 in184.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height57.3 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		20.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		20.239.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		47.1 ft380.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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