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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: $33,590

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,849

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,190

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,069

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Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $27,970
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $27,176
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 100
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 100
Cargo cover 249 249     190
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 699 425
Remote start 499 499 499 499 525
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,250
Technology Package         1,425
Obstacle detection, rear         475
Roof rails         250
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 80
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 80
Cargo cover 164 164     152
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530 530 340
Remote start 320 320 320 320 420
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,214
Technology Package         1,268
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Roof rails         200
Options (change) 3,524 3,524 3,275 3,275 4,740
Options (change) 2,730 2,730 2,566 2,566 4,134
Destination 995 995 995 995 880
Total Price $43,439 $44,609 $46,350 $49,470 $33,590
Total Invoice $39,259 $40,327 $41,980 $44,829 $32,190

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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: $5,494
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,133
Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG24/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$43,439$44,609$46,350$49,470$33,590
Adjustments for Features-4,355-4,505-5,605-6,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,084$40,104$40,745$42,490$33,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,020$1,661$3,406$0
Total Invoice$39,259$40,327$41,980$44,829$32,190
Adjustments for Features-3,936-4,073-5,077-6,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,323$36,254$36,903$38,504$32,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$931$1,580$3,181$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182018201820182015
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)    $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Pandora internet radio connectivity    $0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$10,755$10,905$12,005$13,380$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,355$4,505$5,605$6,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,936-4,073-5,077-6,3250

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182015
ModelHighlanderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in178.7 in
Width75.8 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,532 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.5 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 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in39.3 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 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft364.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

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