Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2012 Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2014
MENU
1 0 3 4 3 4

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,770

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,799

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,518

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,520

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,745 $26,495
Base Invoice $32,635 $25,345
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49 60
Cargo mat   70
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Rear bumper protector   100
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34 48
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Rear bumper protector   80
Options (change) 3,014 480
Options (change) 2,593 378
Destination 810 795
Total Price $39,569 $27,770
Total Invoice $36,038 $26,518

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,024
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,903
Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$39,569$27,770
Adjustments for Features-1,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,794$27,770
Total Invoice$36,038$26,518
Adjustments for Features-1,6170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,421$26,518

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimiteds Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6170

Return to top

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in175.6 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft347.1 ft3

Return to top

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

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.
See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.