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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: $27,280

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,468

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,303

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $24,990
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $24,283
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   125
Remote start 529 529 550
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Heated front seats   440  
Rear bumper protector     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Roof rails     300
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   100
Remote start 380 380 440
Sunroof 680 680  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Heated front seats   352  
Rear bumper protector     80
Door sill trim plates     80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Roof rails     240
Options (change) 6,593 5,048 1,350
Options (change) 5,297 4,050 1,080
Destination 745 745 940
Total Price $36,748 $38,693 $27,280
Total Invoice $32,283 $34,076 $26,303

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,878
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,375
Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/50-18
Total Price$36,748$38,693$27,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,748$37,118$26,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$32,283$34,076$26,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,387-395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,283$32,689$25,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$406$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,890$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,387-395

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082017
ModelHighlanderCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in101.2 in
Length188.4 in168.3 in
Width75.2 in69.6 in
Height68.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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