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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: $29,445

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,916

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,000 $31,050 $33,900 $30,460 $37,890
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325    
Cargo net 50 50 50 49 49
Cargo mat 75 75 75 91 91
Value Package       560  
Side curtain airbags       650  
Floor mats       106 106
Heated front seats       440  
Leather seating surfaces       1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260    
Cargo net 40 40 40 34 34
Cargo mat 60 60 60 58 58
Value Package       504  
Side curtain airbags       559  
Floor mats       66 66
Heated front seats       352  
Leather seating surfaces       1,120  
Options (change) 450 450 450 3,296 246
Options (change) 360 360 360 2,693 158
Destination 995 995 995 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $29,445 $32,495 $35,345 $34,361 $36,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,258
Model Year20212021202120062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T6T6A5CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,445$32,495$35,345$34,361$36,141
Adjustments for Features-3,725-4,975-4,9750-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,720$27,520$30,370$34,361$35,841
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$4,650$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212021202120062006
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0  $0$0
AWD $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75$75
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear heater   $150$150
Rear wiper$175  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Cassette player   $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Compass   $0$0
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer$150$150$150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats   $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,150$9,400$9,400$4,425$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$4,975$4,975$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-171-207-1910-267

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212006
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in106.9 in
Length175.6 in184.6 in
Width70.7 in71.9 in
Height56.7 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
20.1 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.139.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft380.6 ft3

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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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