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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: $35,145

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,511

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,395 $42,080 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $28,558 $38,419 $41,268 $44,080
Premium Package 1,830      
Cargo net 60 49 49 49
Rear bumper protector 125 139 139 139
Cargo cover 250      
All-weather floor mats 125 249 249 249
Remote start 550 499 499 499
Class II trailer hitch 450 699 699 699
Cargo mat 70      
Cargo tray 75      
Roof rails 400      
Obstacle detection, rear 475      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 400      
Floor mats   229 229 229
Premium Package 1,629      
Cargo net 48 35 35 35
Rear bumper protector 100 99 99 99
Cargo cover 200      
All-weather floor mats 100 145 145 145
Remote start 440 320 320 320
Class II trailer hitch 360 530 530 530
Cargo mat 56      
Cargo tray 60      
Roof rails 320      
Obstacle detection, rear 380      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 320      
Floor mats   139 139 139
Options (change) 4,810 1,864 1,864 1,864
Options (change) 4,013 1,268 1,268 1,268
Destination 940 995 995 995
Total Price $35,145 $44,939 $48,059 $51,139
Total Invoice $33,511 $40,682 $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: $8,844
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,311
Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine187hp I4295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionT6T8T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,145$44,939$48,059$51,139
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,325-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$43,989$45,734$47,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745$3,475
Total Invoice$33,511$40,682$43,531$46,343
Adjustments for Features0-860-2,106-3,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,511$39,822$41,425$43,013
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,603$3,191

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2017201820182018
ModelCX-5HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850   
Heated steering wheel$100 $100$100
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras  $500$500
Following distance indicator$25   
G-vectoring control$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Perimeter scan  $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Intercom $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Road sign information$75   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200 $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600$600
Total Value of Features$7,125$8,075$9,450$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,325$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-860-2,106-3,330

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-5 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172018
ModelCX-5Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.2 in109.8 in
Length179.1 in192.5 in
Width72.5 in75.8 in
Height65.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,528 lb.4,166 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%
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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