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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: $25,530

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,241

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $47,850 $42,680 $50,340 $23,400
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $43,688 $38,968 $45,961 $22,378
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 200 80
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 40
Remote start 499 499   499   350
Rear bumper protector 129 129 129 129 129 50
Cargo mat           50
Cargo tray           60
Universal garage door opener           75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200
Satellite radio           430
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 64
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32 32
Remote start 310 310   310   280
Rear bumper protector 89 89 89 89 89 40
Cargo mat           40
Cargo tray           48
Universal garage door opener           60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160
Satellite radio           344
Options (change) 1,102 1,102 603 1,102 603 1,335
Options (change) 691 691 381 691 381 1,068
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 795
Total Price $38,577 $42,177 $49,338 $44,667 $51,828 $25,530
Total Invoice $34,983 $38,270 $44,954 $40,544 $47,227 $24,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,503
Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTM6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12265, 10
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$25,530
Adjustments for Features-4,675-6,450-7,925-8,500-9,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,902$35,727$41,413$36,167$41,853$25,530
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$24,241
Adjustments for Features-4,239-5,853-7,221-7,715-9,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,744$32,417$37,733$32,829$38,138$24,241
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$6,989$2,085$7,394$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152015201520152012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100  
CVT  $1000 $1000 
6-speed manual     $150
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 
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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400 
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 
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound     $250
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125 
Compass     $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25 
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75
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 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$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$7,350$9,125$10,600$11,175$12,650$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,675$6,450$7,925$8,500$9,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,239-5,853-7,221-7,715-9,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in177.4 in
Width75.8 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 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 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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