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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: $29,070

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $4,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $27,500
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850 850  
Heated front seats   440  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Rear bumper protector     100
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680 680  
Heated front seats   352  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 3,474 2,014 625
Options (change) 2,751 1,571 500
Destination 745 745 945
Total Price $33,479 $35,829 $29,070

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,309
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,653
Model Year200920092020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$33,479$35,829$29,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,825-3,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,479$34,004$25,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$525$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092020
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimitedPremium
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25 
LED headlights  $1000
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 recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,875$5,700$7,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,825$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,634-194

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092020
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in107.3 in
Length188.4 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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