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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: $31,245

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,040 $47,240 $26,495
Floor mats 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 100
Cargo net 49 49 60
Rear bumper protector 139 139 100
Touring Technology Package     2,600
Cargo mat     70
Cargo tray     75
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Floor mats 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 80
Cargo net 35 35 48
Rear bumper protector 99 99 80
Touring Technology Package     2,236
Cargo mat     50
Cargo tray     60
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 666 666 3,955
Options (change) 418 418 3,314
Destination 1,215 1,215 795
Total Price $45,921 $49,121 $31,245

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,276
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,013
Model Year202120212014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/29 MPG21/29 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20215/45-18
Total Price$45,921$49,121$31,245
Adjustments for Features-4,400-5,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,521$43,346$31,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202120212014
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMazda3
TrimLimitedPlatinums Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
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 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,950$10,325$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,400$5,775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-156-1920

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212014
ModelHighlanderMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length194.9 in175.6 in
Width76.0 in70.7 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,145 lb.3,002 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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