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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: $34,560

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,379

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,970

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,570 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $27,759 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,500        
Technology Package 1,155        
Cargo net 50 49 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 100 139 139 139 139
Cargo cover 200        
All-weather floor mats 100 249 249 249 249
Remote start 550 499 499 499 499
Class II trailer hitch 425 699 699 699 699
Cargo mat 60        
Cargo tray 75        
Roof rails 275        
Door sill trim plates 125        
Obstacle detection, rear 475        
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,335        
Technology Package 1,028        
Cargo net 40 35 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 80 99 99 99 99
Cargo cover 160        
All-weather floor mats 80 145 145 145 145
Remote start 440 320 320 320 320
Class II trailer hitch 340 530 530 530 530
Cargo mat 48        
Cargo tray 60        
Roof rails 220        
Door sill trim plates 100        
Obstacle detection, rear 380        
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Options (change) 5,090 1,864 1,864 1,864 1,864
Options (change) 4,311 1,268 1,268 1,268 1,268
Destination 900 995 995 995 995
Total Price $34,560 $44,939 $48,019 $48,059 $51,139
Total Invoice $32,970 $40,682 $43,494 $43,531 $46,343

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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: $7,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,679
Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 9825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$34,560$44,939$48,019$48,059$51,139
Adjustments for Features0-3,350-4,700-4,725-6,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$41,589$43,319$43,334$45,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,730$1,745$3,475
Total Invoice$32,970$40,682$43,494$43,531$46,343
Adjustments for Features0-3,033-4,257-4,280-5,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,970$37,649$39,237$39,251$40,838
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,588$1,602$3,189

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162018201820182018
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300 
CVT  $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0 $0 
AWD  $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25    
Around view cameras   $500$500
Following distance indicator$25    
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan   $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Steering-linked headlights$150    
Tachometer$75$75 $75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600$600
Total Value of Features$4,700$8,050$9,400$9,425$10,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,350$4,700$4,725$6,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,033-4,257-4,280-5,505

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162018
ModelCX-5Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length179.3 in192.5 in
Width72.4 in75.8 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,213 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
64.8 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%

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