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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: $25,733

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,521

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920192019201920192009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXLEHybrid XLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinums
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,720 $42,580 $40,940 $42,930 $46,060 $46,050 $49,180 $18,625
Floor mats 229 229 229 229 229 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 249 249 249 78
Cargo cover 249 249 249          
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 40
Remote start 499 499 499 499 499 499 499 350
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 139 139 139 50
Grand Touring Package               2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.               1,335
Cargo mat               40
Cargo tray               50
Universal garage door opener               75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               200
Navigation system               1,950
Floor mats 139 139 139 139 139 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 145 145 145 62
Cargo cover 164 164 164          
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 32
Remote start 320 320 320 320 320 320 320 280
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 40
Grand Touring Package               2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.               1,148
Cargo mat               32
Cargo tray               40
Universal garage door opener               60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror               160
Navigation system               1,677
Options (change) 1,414 1,414 1,414 1,165 1,165 1,165 1,165 6,438
Options (change) 902 902 902 738 738 738 738 5,648
Destination 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 1,120 670
Total Price $42,254 $45,114 $43,474 $45,215 $48,345 $48,335 $51,465 $25,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,846
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,327
Model Year20192019201920192019201920192009
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$42,254$45,114$43,474$45,215$48,345$48,335$51,465$25,733
Adjustments for Features-7,675-8,950-7,825-8,925-10,275-10,300-11,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,579$36,164$35,649$36,290$38,070$38,035$39,815$25,733
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$1,070$1,711$3,491$3,456$5,236$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192019201920192019201920192009
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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
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 
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 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  $25 $25 
Tachometer$75 $75$75 $75 $75
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$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 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, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0     
Total Value of Features$10,650$11,925$10,800$11,900$13,250$13,275$14,625$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,675$8,950$7,825$8,925$10,275$10,300$11,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-367-401-364-367-395-396-4210

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20192009
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 ft343.8 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested242571%
Total Not Requested100029%
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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