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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: $32,795

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $9,107

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboPremium PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325        
Cargo net 50 50 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 100 100 249 249 249 249
Cargo mat 75 75        
Cargo tray 75 75        
Door sill trim plates 125 125        
Floor mats     229 229 229 229
AWD     1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260        
Cargo net 40 40 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 80 80 145 145 145 145
Cargo mat 60 60        
Cargo tray 60 60        
Door sill trim plates 100 100        
Floor mats     139 139 139 139
AWD     1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 750 750 1,987 1,987 1,987 1,987
Options (change) 600 600 1,652 1,652 1,652 1,652
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $32,795 $35,645 $41,902 $43,072 $45,062 $48,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,882
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,647
Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboPremium PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,795$35,645$41,902$43,072$45,062$48,182
Adjustments for Features00-3,225-3,375-4,550-5,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,795$35,645$38,677$39,697$40,512$42,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0$1,020$1,835$3,580

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120212018201820182018
ModelMazda3Mazda3HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTurboPremium PlusXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$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$25    
Around view cameras     $500
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150    
Following distance indicator$25$25    
G-vectoring control$100$100    
Hill descent control  $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75    
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$200 
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover    $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
Apple CarPlay support$100$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$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$350    
Heated mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Steering-linked headlights$150$150    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$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$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$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600$600
Machined alloy wheels   $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,150$8,150$11,375$11,525$12,700$14,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,225$3,375$4,550$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,939-3,075-4,147-5,400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212018
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 Weight3,371 lb.4,535 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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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

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%

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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