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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: $32,795

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $11,614

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,190 $42,680 $31,050 $33,900
Driver Technology Package 1,400      
Floor mats 225 225    
All-weather floor mats 200 200 100 100
Cargo net 49 49 50 50
AWD 1,460 1,460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325
Cargo mat     75 75
Cargo tray     75 75
Door sill trim plates     125 125
Driver Technology Package 1,266      
Floor mats 140 140    
All-weather floor mats 120 120 80 80
Cargo net 32 32 40 40
AWD 1,333 1,333    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260
Cargo mat     60 60
Cargo tray     60 60
Door sill trim plates     100 100
Options (change) 3,334 1,934 750 750
Options (change) 2,891 1,625 600 600
Destination 885 885 995 995
Total Price $44,409 $45,499 $32,795 $35,645

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,764
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,366
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$44,409$45,499$32,795$35,645
Adjustments for Features-3,850-4,45000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,559$41,049$32,795$35,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3Mazda3
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
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$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$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$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$350
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$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$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$11,950$12,550$8,100$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,850$4,450$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,509-4,05700

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
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.3,371 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 warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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