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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: $27,895

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,229

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,407

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,950 $24,200
Base Invoice $34,649 $23,143
Floor mats 280  
Cargo net 49 40
Tech Package   2,485
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
Floor mats 175  
Cargo net 32 32
Tech Package   2,137
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 329 2,900
Options (change) 207 2,469
Destination 845 795
Total Price $39,124 $27,895
Total Invoice $35,701 $26,407

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,704
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,165
Model Year20132013
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$39,124$27,895
Adjustments for Features-4,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,599$27,895
Total Invoice$35,701$26,407
Adjustments for Features-4,1290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,572$26,407

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132013
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Conversation mirror$25 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,900$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1290

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132013
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length188.4 in177.4 in
Width75.2 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested125054%
Total Not Requested105046%

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