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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: $31,780

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,596

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $27,345
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $26,557
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 529 529 525
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850    
AWD 1,450 1,450 1,250
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Technology Package     1,325
Roof rails     250
Cargo cover     190
Rear bumper protector     100
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 380 380 420
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680    
AWD 1,305 1,305 1,213
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Technology Package     1,179
Roof rails     200
Cargo cover     152
Rear bumper protector     80
Options (change) 9,018 5,983 3,640
Options (change) 7,536 5,176 3,244
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $39,023 $39,798 $31,780
Total Invoice $34,689 $35,683 $30,596

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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: $6,153
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,415
Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$39,023$39,798$31,780
Adjustments for Features-190-1,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,833$37,933$31,780
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$34,689$35,683$30,596
Adjustments for Features-169-1,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,520$34,011$30,596
Cost Above Minimum$509$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200920092013
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,040$7,715$5,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$1,865$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-169-1,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20092013
ModelHighlanderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in178.7 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,532 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.3 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 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested120061%
Total Not Requested77539%

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