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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: $25,565

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,008

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,630

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $18,625
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $17,446
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   75
Remote start 529 529 350
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Grand Touring Package     2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Cargo mat     40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Rear bumper protector     50
Navigation system     1,950
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   60
Remote start 380 380 280
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Grand Touring Package     2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Cargo mat     32
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Rear bumper protector     40
Navigation system     1,677
Options (change) 7,568 4,533 6,270
Options (change) 6,231 3,871 5,514
Destination 745 745 670
Total Price $37,573 $38,348 $25,565
Total Invoice $33,384 $34,378 $23,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,783
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,266
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$37,573$38,348$25,565
Adjustments for Features-3,325-5,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,248$33,348$25,565
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$33,384$34,378$23,630
Adjustments for Features-2,954-4,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,430$29,896$23,630
Cost Above Minimum$534$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092009
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 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
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 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$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, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,025$6,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,325$5,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,954-4,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
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 Weight3,848 lb.2,809 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
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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