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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: $26,495

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,274

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,279

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $35,595
Base Invoice $22,862 $32,498
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Rear bumper protector 100  
Cargo net 50 49
Cargo mat 75  
Door sill trim plates 125  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Floor mats   315
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Rear bumper protector 80  
Cargo net 40 34
Cargo mat 60  
Door sill trim plates 100  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 1,725 364
Options (change) 1,542 234
Destination 875 810
Total Price $26,495 $36,769
Total Invoice $25,279 $33,542

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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: $8,824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,940
Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$26,495$36,769
Adjustments for Features0-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,495$35,319
Total Invoice$25,279$33,542
Adjustments for Features0-1,323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,279$32,219

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182011
ModelMazda3Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror $25
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$3,975$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,323

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,076 lb.4,045 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%

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