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

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,630

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $5,518

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,449

Mazda CX-5 Grand Select   
Difference: $2,154

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5CX-5
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $40,450 $28,895 $29,395
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $36,202 $28,073 $28,558
Automatic climate control, front 375   375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490        
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 2,655    
Cold Weather Package 60        
Floor mats 185 275      
Remote start 529 529   550 550
Universal garage door opener 125        
Sunroof 850 850 850    
Power liftgate 400 400      
Satellite radio 449 449      
Heated front seats   440      
Cargo cover     90 250 250
Cargo mat       70 70
Rear bumper protector       125 125
Roof rails       400 400
Illuminated door sill trim plates       400 400
Automatic climate control, front 300   300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192        
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 2,211    
Cold Weather Package 48        
Floor mats 120 180      
Remote start 380 380   440 440
Universal garage door opener 100        
Sunroof 680 680 680    
Power liftgate 320 320      
Satellite radio 359 359      
Heated front seats   352      
Cargo cover     72 200 200
Cargo mat       56 56
Rear bumper protector       100 100
Roof rails       320 320
Illuminated door sill trim plates       320 320
Options (change) 6,993 5,448 3,970 1,795 1,795
Options (change) 5,617 4,370 3,263 1,436 1,436
Destination 745 745 745 940 940
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $37,148 $39,093 $42,565 $31,630 $32,130
Total Invoice $32,603 $34,396 $37,610 $30,449 $30,934

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,743
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,255
Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5CX-5
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H187hp I4187hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVTT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$37,148$39,093$42,565$31,630$32,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-2,925-1,700-3,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,148$37,518$39,640$29,930$28,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$2,492$1,525$0
Total Invoice$32,603$34,396$37,610$30,449$30,934
Adjustments for Features0-1,386-2,585-1,637-3,586
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,603$33,010$35,025$28,812$27,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$407$2,422$1,464$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082008200820172017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5CX-5
TrimSportLimitedHybrid LimitedGrand SelectGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000   
CVT  $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150 
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote start$150$150 $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Following distance indicator    $25
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225  
G-vectoring control   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning    $200
Lane keeping assist    $400
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Removable second-row console$200$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  $25$25
Larger rear spoiler$200 $200  
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer$75$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0    
Total Value of Features$3,900$5,475$6,825$5,600$7,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$2,925$1,700$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,386-2,585-1,637-3,586

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20082017
ModelHighlanderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.2 in
Length188.4 in179.1 in
Width75.2 in72.5 in
Height68.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,980 lb.3,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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