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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: $27,855

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,375

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $5,949

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $24,200
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $23,143
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   75
Satellite radio 449 449  
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Navigation system   2,505  
Tech Package     2,485
Cargo mat     50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Rear bumper protector     50
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   60
Satellite radio 359 359  
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Navigation system   2,099  
Tech Package     2,137
Cargo mat     40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 6,189 3,229 2,860
Options (change) 5,171 2,638 2,437
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $36,194 $37,044 $27,855
Total Invoice $32,324 $33,145 $26,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,164
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,007
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$36,194$37,044$27,855
Adjustments for Features-2,175-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,019$34,244$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$225$0
Total Invoice$32,324$33,145$26,375
Adjustments for Features-1,942-2,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,382$30,640$26,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$258$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 $0
Total Value of Features$6,525$7,150$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,175$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,942-2,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092013
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.4 in177.4 in
Width75.2 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft342.8 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
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested117551%
Total Not Requested112549%

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