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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: $26,670

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,353

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $22,862 $26,241 $29,281
Rear bumper protector 100    
Cargo mat 75    
Door sill trim plates 125    
6-speed manual 0    
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Rear bumper protector 80    
Cargo mat 60    
Door sill trim plates 100    
6-speed manual 0    
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 1,900 6,064 4,519
Options (change) 1,616 4,917 3,670
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $26,670 $36,219 $38,164
Total Invoice $25,353 $31,903 $33,696

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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: $10,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,762
Model Year201820082008
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$26,670$36,219$38,164
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,395$36,219$36,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370
Total Invoice$25,353$31,903$33,696
Adjustments for Features-1,2120-1,391
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,141$31,903$32,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$402

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820082008
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Proximity key$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Following distance indicator$25  
Forward collision warning$200  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,525$4,250$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2120-1,391

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182008
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight2,989 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.242.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft395.4 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 control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested92536%
Total Not Requested162564%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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