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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: $26,495

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,279

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,950 $23,895
Base Invoice $34,649 $22,862
Floor mats 280  
Cargo net 49 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo mat   75
Door sill trim plates   125
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Floor mats 175  
Cargo net 32 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo mat   60
Door sill trim plates   100
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 329 1,725
Options (change) 207 1,542
Destination 845 875
Total Price $39,124 $26,495
Total Invoice $35,701 $25,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,354
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,346
Model Year20132018
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$39,124$26,495
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,849$26,495
Total Invoice$35,701$25,279
Adjustments for Features-2,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,625$25,279

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132018
ModelHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedGrand 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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
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 
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 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation system$600 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 
Total Value of Features$6,150$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0760

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132018
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.3,076 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

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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