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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: $26,670

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,549

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,353

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $23,895
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $22,862
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Cold Weather Package 60    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Sunroof 850 850  
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Heated front seats   440  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Rear bumper protector     100
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Cold Weather Package 48    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Sunroof 680 680  
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Heated front seats   352  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 6,064 4,519 1,900
Options (change) 4,917 3,670 1,616
Destination 745 745 875
Total Price $36,219 $38,164 $26,670
Total Invoice $31,903 $33,696 $25,353

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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: $9,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,484
Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$36,219$38,164$26,670
Adjustments for Features-75-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,144$36,514$26,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$31,903$33,696$25,353
Adjustments for Features-66-1,4570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,837$32,239$25,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$402$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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$4,100$5,675$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$75$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-1,4570

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.2,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft347.1 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 Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested92547%
Total Not Requested102553%

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