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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: $26,875

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,974

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,520 $39,690 $41,680 $44,800 $23,700
Base Invoice $35,169 $36,237 $38,054 $40,903 $22,191
Floor mats 225 225 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 80
Cargo cover 179 179      
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 40
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 50
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,395
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  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 64
Cargo cover 129 129      
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 32
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 40
Moonroof and Bose Package         1,200
Cargo mat         40
Cargo tray         48
Universal garage door opener         60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 841 841 662 662 2,380
Options (change) 548 548 419 419 1,988
Destination 960 960 960 960 795
Total Price $40,321 $41,491 $43,302 $46,422 $26,875
Total Invoice $36,677 $37,745 $39,433 $42,282 $24,974

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,085
Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$40,321$41,491$43,302$46,422$26,875
Adjustments for Features-8,375-8,525-9,625-11,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,946$32,966$33,677$35,422$26,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,731$3,476$0
Total Invoice$36,677$37,745$39,433$42,282$24,974
Adjustments for Features-7,618-7,755-8,765-10,0190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,059$29,990$30,668$32,263$24,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,609$3,204$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017201720172011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Hood scoop    $100
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Navigation system$600$600$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass    $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Metal pedals    $75
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$12,450$12,600$13,700$15,075$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,375$8,525$9,625$11,000$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,618-7,755-8,765-10,0190

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in177.4 in
Width75.8 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in0.0 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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