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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: $30,810

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,092

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,492

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,915 $43,530 $25,165
Base Invoice $37,356 $39,744 $24,454
Driver Technology Package 1,525    
Floor mats 225 225  
Cargo net 49 49 50
All-weather floor mats 200 200 100
Rear bumper protector 129 129 100
Remote start 499 499 550
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Premium Package     1,435
Door sill trim plates     100
Roof rails     300
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Driver Technology Package 1,378    
Floor mats 140 140  
Cargo net 32 32 40
All-weather floor mats 120 120 80
Rear bumper protector 89 89 80
Remote start 310 310 440
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,212
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Premium Package     1,270
Door sill trim plates     80
Roof rails     240
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Options (change) 4,087 2,562 4,705
Options (change) 3,402 2,024 4,098
Destination 900 900 940
Total Price $45,902 $46,992 $30,810
Total Invoice $41,658 $42,668 $29,492

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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: $12,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,393
Model Year201620162018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/50-18
Total Price$45,902$46,992$30,810
Adjustments for Features-3,055-3,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,847$43,237$30,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0
Total Invoice$41,658$42,668$29,492
Adjustments for Features-2,773-3,4090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,885$39,259$29,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$374$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year201620162018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$9,805$10,505$6,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,055$3,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,773-3,4090

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20162018
ModelHighlanderCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in101.2 in
Length191.1 in168.3 in
Width75.8 in69.6 in
Height68.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.2,952 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft344.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested190095%
Total Not Requested1005%

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