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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: $27,750

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,294

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,510

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,494

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $25,445
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $24,343
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   125
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Cargo mat     70
Door sill trim plates     125
Rear bumper protector     100
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   100
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Cargo mat     50
Door sill trim plates     100
Rear bumper protector     80
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,002
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 1,470
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 1,332
Destination 745 745 835
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $27,750
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $26,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,144
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,757
Model Year200920092016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$37,044$37,819$27,750
Adjustments for Features-250-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,794$35,894$27,750
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$26,510
Adjustments for Features-223-1,7310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,781$32,267$26,510
Cost Above Minimum$514$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
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 automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $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 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $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
Heated mirrors $25$25
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 
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, 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$6,500$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-223-1,7310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092016
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.2,999 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

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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