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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: $23,570

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,378

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,756

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $17,370
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $16,262
Floor mats 280 280  
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Cargo mat     40
Floor mats 175 175  
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Cargo mat     32
Options (change) 1,543 528 5,640
Options (change) 1,235 332 4,934
Destination 845 845 560
Total Price $36,948 $39,323 $23,570
Total Invoice $33,633 $35,826 $21,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,662
Model Year201320132006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$36,948$39,323$23,570
Adjustments for Features-4,630-5,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,318$33,843$23,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,525$0
Total Invoice$33,633$35,826$21,756
Adjustments for Features-4,215-4,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,418$30,833$21,756
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,415$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$6,350$7,200$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$5,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,215-4,9930

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132006
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 Weight4,045 lb.2,808 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 SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested80059%
Total Not Requested55041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested235067%
Total Not Requested117533%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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