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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: $24,850

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,910

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $18,025
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $16,873
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Universal garage door opener 125   75
Remote start 529 529 350
Satellite radio 449 449 430
Sunroof 850    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Grand Touring Package     1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Rear bumper protector     50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Cargo mat     40
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Universal garage door opener 100   60
Remote start 380 380 280
Satellite radio 359 359 344
Sunroof 680    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Grand Touring Package     1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Rear bumper protector     40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 7,949 4,653 6,175
Options (change) 6,580 3,979 5,387
Destination 800 800 650
Total Price $38,268 $38,673 $24,850
Total Invoice $34,015 $34,676 $22,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,493
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,987
Model Year201020102008
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$38,268$38,673$24,850
Adjustments for Features-3,455-5,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,813$33,343$24,850
Cost Above Minimum$1,470$0$0
Total Invoice$34,015$34,676$22,910
Adjustments for Features-3,071-4,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,944$29,897$22,910
Cost Above Minimum$1,047$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020102008
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 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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  
Total Value of Features$5,225$7,100$1,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$5,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,071-4,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102008
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?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
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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