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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: $24,335

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,533

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,472

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $17,680
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $16,551
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,650 2,650 1,750
Bodyside moldings 199 199 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 40
Leather Package     2,305    
Grand Touring Package         2,215
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Satellite radio         430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Universal garage door opener         75
Cargo mat         40
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,359 2,359 1,505
Bodyside moldings 125 125 125 125  
Cargo net 34 34 34 34 32
Leather Package     2,121    
Grand Touring Package         2,065
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Satellite radio         344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Universal garage door opener         60
Cargo mat         32
Options (change) 3,213 3,213 5,518 3,213 6,060
Options (change) 2,718 2,718 4,839 2,718 5,326
Destination 810 810 810 810 595
Total Price $36,868 $39,768 $45,043 $48,393 $24,335
Total Invoice $33,515 $36,163 $41,266 $44,126 $22,472

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,380
Model Year20122012201220122007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H156hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$36,868$39,768$45,043$48,393$24,335
Adjustments for Features-4,030-4,905-5,380-6,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,838$34,863$39,663$41,638$24,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$6,825$8,800$0
Total Invoice$33,515$36,163$41,266$44,126$22,472
Adjustments for Features-3,663-4,460-4,929-6,1590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,852$31,703$36,337$37,967$22,472
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,851$6,485$8,115$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid Limiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
CVT  $1000$1000 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 $125 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 $150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors    $25
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$5,575$6,450$6,925$8,300$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,030$4,905$5,380$6,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,663-4,460-4,929-6,1590

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122007
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 Weight3,947 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 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested277570%
Total Not Requested117530%
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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