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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: $25,755

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,822

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,406

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,590 $40,190 $47,850 $42,680 $50,340 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $33,407 $36,694 $43,688 $38,968 $45,961 $22,283 $23,766
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 200 200 200 80 80
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 40 40
Remote start 499 499   499   350 350
Rear bumper protector 129 129 129 129 129 50 50
Cargo mat           50 50
Cargo tray           60 60
Universal garage door opener           75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200 200
Fog lights           325  
Satellite radio           430  
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 120 120 64 64
Cargo net 32 32 32 32 32 32 32
Remote start 310 310   310   280 280
Rear bumper protector 89 89 89 89 89 40 40
Cargo mat           40 40
Cargo tray           48 48
Universal garage door opener           60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160 160
Fog lights           260  
Satellite radio           344  
Options (change) 1,102 1,102 603 1,102 603 1,660 905
Options (change) 691 691 381 691 381 1,328 724
Destination 885 885 885 885 885 795 795
Total Price $38,577 $42,177 $49,338 $44,667 $51,828 $25,755 $26,550
Total Invoice $34,983 $38,270 $44,954 $40,544 $47,227 $24,406 $25,285

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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: $8,527
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,575
Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6CVTT6CVTM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$38,577$42,177$49,338$44,667$51,828$25,755$26,550
Adjustments for Features-4,600-6,375-7,850-8,425-9,9000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,977$35,802$41,488$36,242$41,928$25,755$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$7,511$2,265$7,951$305$0
Total Invoice$34,983$38,270$44,954$40,544$47,227$24,406$25,285
Adjustments for Features-4,171-5,784-7,152-7,647-9,0210-1,048
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,812$32,486$37,802$32,897$38,206$24,406$24,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,674$6,990$2,085$7,394$169$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520152015201520132013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimXLELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinumi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100   
CVT  $1000 $1000  
6-speed manual     $150$150
FWD$0$0 $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700 $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600  
Cruise control$150$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel   $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350  
Remote start$150$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 $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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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 
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$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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200  
Traffic + travel information$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 $125
Compass     $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25  
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Tachometer$75$75 $75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 $25
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 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$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600  
Total Value of Features$7,350$9,125$10,600$11,175$12,650$2,750$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$6,375$7,850$8,425$9,900$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,171-5,784-7,152-7,647-9,0210-1,048

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
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 i Grand Touring

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

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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