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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: $30,670

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $13,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,640 $42,130 $27,500
Driver Technology Package 1,400    
Floor mats 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 100
Cargo net 49 49 50
Rear bumper protector 129 129 100
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo mat     75
Cargo tray     75
Door sill trim plates     125
Driver Technology Package 1,266    
Floor mats 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 80
Cargo net 32 32 40
Rear bumper protector 89 89 80
AWD 1,333 1,333 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo mat     60
Cargo tray     60
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 3,463 2,063 2,250
Options (change) 2,980 1,714 680
Destination 860 860 920
Total Price $43,963 $45,053 $30,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,517
Model Year201420142019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-18
Total Price$43,963$45,053$30,670
Adjustments for Features-3,200-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,763$41,253$30,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142019
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumPremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$11,500$12,100$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,200$3,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,914-3,4610

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142019
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in107.3 in
Length191.1 in175.6 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in35.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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