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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: $27,485

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $16,076

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXSELimitedPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,680 $44,040 $47,240 $24,000
Floor mats 229 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 80
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 50
Tech Package       2,135
Cargo mat       50
Cargo tray       60
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Floor mats 139 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 64
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 40
Tech Package       1,836
Cargo mat       40
Cargo tray       48
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 666 666 666 2,690
Options (change) 418 418 418 2,280
Destination 1,215 1,215 1,215 795
Total Price $43,561 $45,921 $49,121 $27,485

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,476
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,731
Model Year2021202120212012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXSELimitedPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$43,561$45,921$49,121$27,485
Adjustments for Features-7,600-8,775-10,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,961$37,146$38,971$27,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,185$3,010$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2021202120212012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimXSELimitedPlatinumMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Total Value of Features$11,125$12,300$13,675$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,600$8,775$10,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-285-312-3370

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212012
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length194.9 in177.4 in
Width76.0 in69.1 in
Height68.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 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
16.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft342.8 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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