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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: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,131

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $17,370
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $16,262
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   75
Satellite radio 449 449 430
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,750
Sunroof 850 850  
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Heated front seats   440  
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cargo mat     40
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   60
Satellite radio 359 359 344
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,505
Sunroof 680 680  
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Heated front seats   352  
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 6,004 4,519 5,600
Options (change) 4,869 3,670 4,902
Destination 745 745 560
Total Price $36,159 $38,164 $23,530
Total Invoice $31,855 $33,696 $21,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,285
Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$36,159$38,164$23,530
Adjustments for Features-3,230-4,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,929$33,609$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$680$0
Total Invoice$31,855$33,696$21,724
Adjustments for Features-2,846-4,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,009$29,674$21,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,850$6,175$1,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,230$4,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,846-4,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082006
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.4 in176.6 in
Width75.2 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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