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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: $25,000

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $47,850 $42,680 $50,340 $18,025
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $43,688 $38,968 $45,961 $16,873
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 200 60
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 40
Remote start 499 499   499   350
Rear bumper protector 129 129 129 129 129 50
Grand Touring Package           1,970
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.           1,335
Navigation system           1,750
Satellite radio           430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           175
Universal garage door opener           75
Cargo tray           50
Cargo mat           40
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 48
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32 32
Remote start 310 310   310   280
Rear bumper protector 89 89 89 89 89 40
Grand Touring Package           1,838
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.           1,148
Navigation system           1,505
Satellite radio           344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           140
Universal garage door opener           60
Cargo tray           40
Cargo mat           32
Options (change) 1,102 1,102 603 1,102 603 6,325
Options (change) 691 691 381 691 381 5,507
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 650
Total Price $38,577 $42,177 $49,338 $44,667 $51,828 $25,000
Total Invoice $34,983 $38,270 $44,954 $40,544 $47,227 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,074
Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H156hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$38,577$42,177$49,338$44,667$51,828$25,000
Adjustments for Features-5,380-7,155-8,630-9,205-10,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,197$35,022$40,708$35,462$41,148$25,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$7,511$2,265$7,951$0
Total Invoice$34,983$38,270$44,954$40,544$47,227$23,030
Adjustments for Features-4,879-6,492-7,863-8,355-9,7320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,104$31,778$37,091$32,189$37,495$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,674$6,987$2,085$7,391$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152015201520152008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
CVT  $1000 $1000 
5-speed manual     $0
FWD$0$0 $0 $0
AWD  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600 
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250 
Remote start$150$150 $150 $150
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning   $200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags     $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 $75 $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $150 
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings     $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200 
Compass     $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75
Visor mirror, driver     $10
Visor mirror, passenger     $10
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,650$10,425$11,900$12,475$13,950$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,380$7,155$8,630$9,205$10,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,879-6,492-7,863-8,355-9,7320

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152008
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in176.6 in
Width75.8 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested207564%
Total Not Requested117536%
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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