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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: $32,570

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $2,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboPremium PlusSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $29,260 $33,070
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325    
Cargo mat 75 75    
Door sill trim plates 125 125    
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  
AWD     1,450 1,450
Heated front seats       440
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260    
Cargo mat 60 60    
Door sill trim plates 100 100    
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  
AWD     1,305 1,305
Heated front seats       352
Options (change) 525 525 4,924 3,464
Options (change) 420 420 4,056 2,876
Destination 995 995 745 745
Total Price $32,570 $35,420 $34,929 $37,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,319
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,923
Model Year2021202120092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboPremium PlusSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,570$35,420$34,929$37,279
Adjustments for Features-2,960-2,9600-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,610$32,460$34,929$35,454
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$525

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2021202120092009
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboPremium PlusSportLimited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
G-vectoring control$100$100  
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights  $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding third row seats   $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,075$9,075$6,115$7,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$2,960$0$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-129-1180-1,634

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212009
ModelMazda3Highlander
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in188.4 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 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
20.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
20.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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