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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: $26,735

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $8,999

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,862

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $7,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $23,700
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $22,191
Floor mats 280 280  
Cargo net 49 49 40
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Cargo mat     50
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Rear bumper protector     50
Floor mats 175 175  
Cargo net 32 32 32
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Cargo mat     40
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 329 329 2,240
Options (change) 207 207 1,876
Destination 845 845 795
Total Price $35,734 $39,124 $26,735
Total Invoice $32,605 $35,701 $24,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,474
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,527
Model Year201320132011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$35,734$39,124$26,735
Adjustments for Features-3,525-5,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,209$33,649$26,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,440$0
Total Invoice$32,605$35,701$24,862
Adjustments for Features-3,216-4,9960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,389$30,705$24,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,316$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201320132011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimSELimitedMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
App support $0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player $0 
HD radio $50 
Navigation system $600 
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Boost gauge  $75
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,800$8,750$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$5,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,216-4,9960

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132011
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.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in0.0 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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