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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: $36,445

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,291

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,773

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,190 $42,680 $29,395
Base Invoice $36,694 $38,968 $28,558
Floor mats 225 225  
All-weather floor mats 200 200 125
Driver Technology Package 1,400    
Cargo net 49 49 60
Rear bumper protector 129 129 125
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 450
Remote start 499 499 550
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,300
Premium Package     1,830
Cargo mat     70
Cargo tray     75
Cargo cover     250
Roof rails     400
Obstacle detection, rear     475
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400
Floor mats 140 140  
All-weather floor mats 120 120 100
Driver Technology Package 1,266    
Cargo net 32 32 48
Rear bumper protector 89 89 100
Class II trailer hitch 480 480 360
Remote start 310 310 440
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,262
Premium Package     1,629
Cargo mat     56
Cargo tray     60
Cargo cover     200
Roof rails     320
Obstacle detection, rear     380
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320
Options (change) 4,661 3,261 6,110
Options (change) 3,770 2,504 5,275
Destination 885 885 940
Total Price $45,736 $46,826 $36,445
Total Invoice $41,349 $42,357 $34,773

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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: $8,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,988
Model Year201520152017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6187hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$45,736$46,826$36,445
Adjustments for Features-650-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,086$45,576$36,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0
Total Invoice$41,349$42,357$34,773
Adjustments for Features-588-1,1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,761$41,226$34,773
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year201520152017
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Total Value of Features$9,400$10,000$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-588-1,1310

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152017
ModelHighlanderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.2 in
Length191.1 in179.1 in
Width75.8 in72.5 in
Height68.1 in65.3 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft359.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
2.5L I4
DOHC-4v
187 hp@6000
185 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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