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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: $32,620

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $5,599

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120212021
ModelHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,595 $31,050 $33,900
Floor mats 315    
Cargo net 49 50 50
AWD 1,450    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Cargo mat   75 75
Door sill trim plates   125 125
Floor mats 200    
Cargo net 34 40 40
AWD 1,324    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Cargo mat   60 60
Door sill trim plates   100 100
Options (change) 1,814 575 575
Options (change) 1,558 460 460
Destination 810 995 995
Total Price $38,219 $32,620 $35,470

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,435
Model Year201120212021
ModelHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,219$32,620$35,470
Adjustments for Features0-535-535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,219$32,085$34,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120212021
ModelHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
G-vectoring control $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Heated mirrors$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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$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$100
Total Value of Features$7,890$8,425$8,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$535$535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-24-22

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112021
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.3,371 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 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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