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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: $30,520

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $7,699

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112020
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,595 $27,500
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49 50
AWD 1,450 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Rear bumper protector   100
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34 40
AWD 1,324 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 1,814 2,075
Options (change) 1,558 540
Destination 810 945
Total Price $38,219 $30,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,924
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,441
Model Year20112020
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$38,219$30,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,219$29,295

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112020
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
G-vectoring control $100
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,400$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-60

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112020
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 Weight4,266 lb.3,259 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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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