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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,785

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $4,036

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,562

Mazda Mazda6 s   
Difference: $2,285

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda6
TrimBaseSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $24,530 $27,765 $30,460 $23,210
Base Invoice $21,831 $24,710 $27,108 $21,449
Leather Package 1,935 1,305    
JBL 8 speakers 475      
Side curtain airbags 650 650 650  
Cold Weather Package 60 60    
3.3L V6 1,060      
Rear spoiler 200 200    
Floor mats 106 106 106  
Alloy wheels 520      
CD changer, in-dash 200      
Cargo net 49 49 49 40
Cargo mat 91 91 91 50
Sunroof 900 900   700
Heated front seats 440 440 440  
Value Package     560  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
Touring Package       1,690
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       275
Cassette player       200
6-speed shiftable automatic       950
Leather Package 1,548 1,044    
JBL 8 speakers 356      
Side curtain airbags 559 559 559  
Cold Weather Package 48 48    
3.3L V6 944      
Rear spoiler 160 160    
Floor mats 66 66 66  
Alloy wheels 416      
CD changer, in-dash 150      
Cargo net 34 34 34 32
Cargo mat 58 58 58 40
Sunroof 720 720   560
Heated front seats 352 352 352  
Value Package     504  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Touring Package       1,556
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       220
Cassette player       160
6-speed shiftable automatic       875
Options (change) 6,686 3,801 3,296 3,905
Options (change) 5,411 3,041 2,693 3,443
Destination 605 605 605 670
Total Price $31,821 $32,171 $34,361 $27,785
Total Invoice $27,847 $28,356 $30,406 $25,562

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,861
Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda6
TrimBaseSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6212hp V6
TransmissionA5A5A5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 6?, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,821$32,171$34,361$27,785
Adjustments for Features-485-360-2,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,336$31,811$31,751$27,785
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$415$0
Total Invoice$27,847$28,356$30,406$25,562
Adjustments for Features-424-317-2,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,423$28,039$28,096$25,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$616$673$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2006200620062008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda6
TrimBaseSportLimiteds
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 
Rear heater  $150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325$325
CD player $125  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 $25
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125$125 
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$2,900$2,775$5,025$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$360$2,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-424-317-2,3100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderMazda6
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in105.3 in
Length184.6 in186.8 in
Width71.9 in70.1 in
Height67.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft322.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft358.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested165594%
Total Not Requested1006%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested1080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested112560%
Total Not Requested75040%

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