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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: $36,445

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,156

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,365

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720162016
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $40,915 $43,530
Base Invoice $28,558 $37,356 $39,744
Premium Package 1,830    
AWD 1,300 1,460 1,460
Cargo net 60 49 49
Rear bumper protector 125 129 129
All-weather floor mats 125 200 200
Class II trailer hitch 450 699 699
Cargo mat 70    
Cargo tray 75    
Cargo cover 250    
Roof rails 400    
Remote start 550 499 499
Obstacle detection, rear 475    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400    
Floor mats   225 225
Driver Technology Package   1,525  
Premium Package 1,629    
AWD 1,262 1,333 1,333
Cargo net 48 32 32
Rear bumper protector 100 89 89
All-weather floor mats 100 120 120
Class II trailer hitch 360 480 480
Cargo mat 56    
Cargo tray 60    
Cargo cover 200    
Roof rails 320    
Remote start 440 310 310
Obstacle detection, rear 380    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320    
Floor mats   140 140
Driver Technology Package   1,378  
Options (change) 6,110 4,786 3,261
Options (change) 5,275 3,882 2,504
Destination 940 900 900
Total Price $36,445 $46,601 $47,691
Total Invoice $34,773 $42,138 $43,148

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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: $9,506
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,777
Model Year201720162016
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,445$46,601$47,691
Adjustments for Features0-650-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$45,951$46,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$390
Total Invoice$34,773$42,138$43,148
Adjustments for Features0-588-1,221
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,773$41,550$41,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$377

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201720162016
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
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
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$8,750$9,400$10,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$650$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-588-1,221

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172016
ModelCX-5Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in109.8 in
Length179.1 in191.1 in
Width72.5 in75.8 in
Height65.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,655 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.8 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room54.8 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.6 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
30.9 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.942.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
59.6 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested72560%
Total Not Requested47540%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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