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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: $39,465

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve   
Difference: $6,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,190 $42,680 $35,385 $37,505
Driver Technology Package 1,400      
Floor mats 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 60 60
All-weather floor mats 200 200 125 125
Rear bumper protector 129 129 125 125
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 450 450
Remote start 499 499 550 550
AWD 1,460 1,460    
Cargo mat     70 70
Cargo cover     250 250
Roof rails     400 400
Obstacle detection, rear     475 475
Illuminated door sill trim plates     400 400
Driver Technology Package 1,266      
Floor mats 140 140    
Cargo net 32 32 48 48
All-weather floor mats 120 120 100 100
Rear bumper protector 89 89 100 100
Class II trailer hitch 480 480 360 360
Remote start 310 310 440 440
AWD 1,333 1,333    
Cargo mat     56 56
Cargo cover     200 200
Roof rails     320 320
Obstacle detection, rear     380 380
Illuminated door sill trim plates     320 320
Options (change) 4,661 3,261 2,905 2,905
Options (change) 3,770 2,504 2,324 2,324
Destination 885 885 1,175 1,175
Total Price $45,736 $46,826 $39,465 $41,585

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,681
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,413
Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$45,736$46,826$39,465$41,585
Adjustments for Features-1,590-2,19000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,146$44,636$39,465$41,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$490$0$2,120

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year2015201520212021
ModelHighlanderHighlanderCX-5CX-5
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100  
Sunshades, second row$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Following distance indicator  $25$25
G-vectoring control  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof $1200  
Sunroof$900 $900$900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Intercom$25$25  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600  
Total Value of Features$9,465$10,065$7,875$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$2,190$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,437-1,98100

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20152021
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.3,836 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%

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