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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: $26,270

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,831

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,099

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,810 $23,895
Base Invoice $27,421 $22,862
Extra Value Package 960  
Heated front seats 440  
Floor mats 106  
Cargo net 49 50
Cargo mat 91 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Extra Value Package 864  
Heated front seats 352  
Floor mats 66  
Cargo net 34 40
Cargo mat 58 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 1,646 1,500
Options (change) 1,374 1,362
Destination 645 875
Total Price $33,101 $26,270
Total Invoice $29,440 $25,099

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,296
Model Year20072018
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$33,101$26,270
Adjustments for Features0-1,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,101$25,270
Total Invoice$29,440$25,099
Adjustments for Features0-955
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,440$24,144

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072018
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand 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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Total Value of Features$3,800$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-955

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072018
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.3,076 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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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