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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: $30,695

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $13,843

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020152015
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,500 $40,190 $42,680
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 50 49 49
Rear bumper protector 100 129 129
All-weather floor mats 100 200 200
Cargo mat 75    
Cargo tray 75    
Door sill trim plates 125    
AWD 1,400 1,460 1,460
Floor mats   225 225
Driver Technology Package   1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo net 40 32 32
Rear bumper protector 80 89 89
All-weather floor mats 80 120 120
Cargo mat 60    
Cargo tray 60    
Door sill trim plates 100    
AWD 0 1,333 1,333
Floor mats   140 140
Driver Technology Package   1,266  
Options (change) 2,250 3,463 2,063
Options (change) 680 2,980 1,714
Destination 945 885 885
Total Price $30,695 $44,538 $45,628

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,020
Model Year202020152015
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$30,695$44,538$45,628
Adjustments for Features0-3,200-3,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,695$41,338$41,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202020152015
ModelMazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
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 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system $600$600
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights$1000  
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 recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,300$11,500$12,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,200$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,914-3,462

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20202015
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in75.8 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.4,454 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 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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