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Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,065

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,104

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,941

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,512

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,820 $35,745
Base Invoice $27,019 $32,635
Technology Package 1,625  
AWD 1,250 1,450
Roof rails 250  
Cargo cover 190  
Rear bumper protector 100  
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Technology Package 1,446  
AWD 1,214 1,324
Roof rails 200  
Cargo cover 152  
Rear bumper protector 80  
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 3,415 4,614
Options (change) 3,092 4,008
Destination 830 810
Total Price $32,065 $41,169
Total Invoice $30,941 $37,453

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,564
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,111
Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/30 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$32,065$41,169
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,065$39,629
Total Invoice$30,941$37,453
Adjustments for Features0-1,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,941$36,052

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$5,425$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,401

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelCX-5Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length178.7 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,532 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		34.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		64.8 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested117555%
Total Not Requested97545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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