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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: $31,075

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,498

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,943

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $28,570
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $27,759
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Remote start 529 529 550
Universal garage door opener 125    
Sunroof 850    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     295
Cargo mat     60
Rear bumper protector     100
Door sill trim plates     125
Cargo cover     200
Roof rails     275
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Remote start 380 380 440
Universal garage door opener 100    
Sunroof 680    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     236
Cargo mat     48
Rear bumper protector     80
Door sill trim plates     100
Cargo cover     160
Roof rails     220
Options (change) 7,568 4,533 1,605
Options (change) 6,231 3,871 1,284
Destination 745 745 900
Total Price $37,573 $38,348 $31,075
Total Invoice $33,384 $34,378 $29,943

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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: $5,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,709
Model Year200920092016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$37,573$38,348$31,075
Adjustments for Features-250-1,9250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,323$36,423$31,075
Cost Above Minimum$900$0$0
Total Invoice$33,384$34,378$29,943
Adjustments for Features-222-1,7260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,162$32,652$29,943
Cost Above Minimum$510$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200920092016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimSportLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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$4,050$5,725$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$1,925$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-222-1,7260

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20092016
ModelHighlanderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length188.4 in179.3 in
Width75.2 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,848 lb.3,213 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

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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