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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,665

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $5,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimBaseSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $20,640
Side curtain airbags 680 680 650  
AWD w/ third-row seat 3,310      
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Cargo net 49 49 49 50
Preferred Package   255    
AWD   1,470 1,400 1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Roof rails       300
Side curtain airbags 583 583 559  
AWD w/ third-row seat 2,946      
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Cargo net 34 34 34 40
Preferred Package   204    
AWD   1,308 1,246 1,212
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Roof rails       240
Options (change) 4,345 2,760 2,205 1,925
Options (change) 3,789 2,355 1,905 1,752
Destination 605 605 605 1,100
Total Price $29,480 $31,130 $33,270 $23,665

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,301
Model Year2006200620062020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimBaseSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/60-16
Total Price$29,480$31,130$33,270$23,665
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,100-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,380$31,130$31,170$23,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,750$1,790$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2006200620062020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimBaseSportLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
G-vectoring control   $100
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150 
Rear heater$150 $150 
Wiper de-icer  $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 $275 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Voice control for audio system   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0 
Fog lights $125$125 
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600 $600 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 $125 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,150$5,050$7,150$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,100$145
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-1,869-17

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062020
ModelHighlanderCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in101.2 in
Length184.6 in168.3 in
Width71.9 in69.6 in
Height67.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.2,952 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested100043%
Total Not Requested130057%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested10056%
Total Not Requested8044%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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