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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: $29,270

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $11,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192018201820182018
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325        
Cargo net 50 49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 100 139 139 139 139
All-weather floor mats 100 249 249 249 249
Cargo mat 75        
Cargo tray 75        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Cargo cover   249 249    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260        
Cargo net 40 35 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 80 99 99 99 99
All-weather floor mats 80 145 145 145 145
Cargo mat 60        
Cargo tray 60        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Cargo cover   164 164    
Options (change) 850 915 915 666 666
Options (change) 680 582 582 418 418
Destination 920 995 995 995 995
Total Price $29,270 $40,830 $42,000 $43,741 $46,861

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,466
Model Year20192018201820182018
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/35 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$29,270$40,830$42,000$43,741$46,861
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-2,400-3,500-4,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,270$38,580$39,600$40,241$41,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,661$3,406

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20192018201820182018
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Around view cameras    $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150    
Following distance indicator$25    
G-vectoring control$100    
Knee airbag, passenger$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400    
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25    
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350    
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$6,850$9,100$9,250$10,350$11,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$2,400$3,500$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-2,182-3,187-4,440

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20192018
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in192.5 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,082 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
20.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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 SE

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

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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