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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,545

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,816

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,358

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,748

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,460 $25,545
Base Invoice $27,108 $24,438
Value Package 560  
Side curtain airbags 650  
Navigation system 2,000  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 60
Cargo mat 91 70
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Value Package 504  
Side curtain airbags 559  
Navigation system 1,700  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 48
Cargo mat 58 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 5,296 1,180
Options (change) 4,393 1,100
Destination 605 820
Total Price $36,361 $27,545
Total Invoice $32,106 $26,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,791
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,681
Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$36,361$27,545
Adjustments for Features0-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,361$26,570
Total Invoice$32,106$26,358
Adjustments for Features0-933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,106$25,425

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments0-933

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length184.6 in175.6 in
Width71.9 in70.7 in
Height67.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft347.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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