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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: $24,745

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,936

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,800

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,520 $41,330 $39,690 $41,680 $44,760 $44,800 $47,880 $17,680
Base Invoice $35,169 $37,735 $36,237 $38,054 $40,866 $40,903 $43,715 $16,551
Floor mats 225 225 225 225 225 225 225  
Cargo cover 179 179 179          
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 40
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 60
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 499 499 350
Grand Touring Package               2,215
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.               1,335
Navigation system               1,750
Satellite radio               430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               175
Universal garage door opener               75
Cargo mat               40
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140 140 140  
Cargo cover 129 129 129          
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 32
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 48
Remote start 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 280
Grand Touring Package               2,065
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.               1,148
Navigation system               1,505
Satellite radio               344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               140
Universal garage door opener               60
Cargo mat               32
Options (change) 1,201 1,201 1,201 1,022 1,022 1,022 1,022 6,470
Options (change) 769 769 769 640 640 640 640 5,654
Destination 960 960 960 960 960 960 960 595
Total Price $40,681 $43,491 $41,851 $43,662 $46,742 $46,782 $49,862 $24,745
Total Invoice $36,898 $39,464 $37,966 $39,654 $42,466 $42,503 $45,315 $22,800

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,016
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,914
Model Year20172017201720172017201720172007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H156hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT8T8CVTT8CVTM5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$40,681$43,491$41,851$43,662$46,742$46,782$49,862$24,745
Adjustments for Features-7,920-9,195-7,920-8,670-10,020-10,045-11,3950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,761$34,296$33,931$34,992$36,722$36,737$38,467$24,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,535$1,170$2,231$3,961$3,976$5,706$0
Total Invoice$36,898$39,464$37,966$39,654$42,466$42,503$45,315$22,800
Adjustments for Features-7,184-8,344-7,185-7,874-9,103-9,126-10,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,714$31,120$30,781$31,780$33,363$33,377$34,959$22,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,406$1,067$2,066$3,649$3,663$5,245$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017201720172017201720172007
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000  $1000 $1000 
5-speed manual       $0
FWD$0 $0$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700  $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control       $150
Heated steering wheel     $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras     $500$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan     $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit       $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings       $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash       $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Compass       $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25 
Tachometer$75 $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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 $75$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats     $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$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$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Total Value of Features$10,965$12,240$10,965$11,715$13,065$13,090$14,440$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,920$9,195$7,920$8,670$10,020$10,045$11,395$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,184-8,344-7,185-7,874-9,103-9,126-10,3560

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172007
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in176.6 in
Width75.8 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,166 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 ft331.2 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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested287574%
Total Not Requested100026%
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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