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Mazda CX-9 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda CX-9 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,497

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,417

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelCX-9CX-9Highlander
TrimTouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $33,355 $30,460
Base Invoice $29,236 $30,842 $27,108
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,560 2,560  
Class II trailer hitch 525 525 390
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 275 275  
Roof rack 250 250  
Cargo cover 205    
Cargo net 40 40 49
Cargo mat 77 77 91
AWD 1,300 1,300 1,400
Assistance Package   2,500  
Towing Prep Package     160
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,770
Value Package     560
Side curtain airbags     650
Floor mats     106
Heated front seats     440
Leather seating surfaces     1,400
Navigation system     2,000
Entertainment and Bose Pkg. 2,202 2,202  
Class II trailer hitch 452 452 280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 220 220  
Roof rack 200 200  
Cargo cover 165    
Cargo net 32 32 34
Cargo mat 61 61 58
AWD 1,199 1,199 1,246
Assistance Package   2,150  
Towing Prep Package     128
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,416
Value Package     504
Side curtain airbags     559
Floor mats     66
Heated front seats     352
Leather seating surfaces     1,120
Navigation system     1,700
Options (change) 5,232 7,527 9,016
Options (change) 4,531 6,516 7,463
Destination 650 650 605
Total Price $37,497 $41,532 $40,081
Total Invoice $34,417 $38,008 $35,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $465
Model Year200820082006
ModelCX-9CX-9Highlander
TrimTouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6273hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/50-20225/65-17
Total Price$37,497$41,532$40,081
Adjustments for Features0-2,275-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,497$39,257$39,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,760$0
Total Invoice$34,417$38,008$35,176
Adjustments for Features0-2,082-294
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,417$35,926$34,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,509$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820082006
ModelCX-9CX-9Highlander
TrimTouringGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear heater  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600$600
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125$125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Total Value of Features$5,565$7,840$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,275$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,082-294

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda CX-9 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelCX-9Highlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.2 in106.9 in
Length199.6 in184.6 in
Width76.2 in71.9 in
Height68.1 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,528 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.1 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.4 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room56.9 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room43.7 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom32.4 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.2 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.5 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
100.7 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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