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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: $34,560

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,379

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,970

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280 $28,570
Base Invoice $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080 $27,759
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
All-weather floor mats 249 249 249 249 100
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 50
Rear bumper protector 139 139 139 139 100
Class II trailer hitch 699 699 699 699 425
Remote start 499 499 499 499 550
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,500
Technology Package         1,155
Cargo mat         60
Cargo tray         75
Door sill trim plates         125
Cargo cover         200
Roof rails         275
Obstacle detection, rear         475
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
All-weather floor mats 145 145 145 145 80
Cargo net 35 35 35 35 40
Rear bumper protector 99 99 99 99 80
Class II trailer hitch 530 530 530 530 340
Remote start 320 320 320 320 440
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,335
Technology Package         1,028
Cargo mat         48
Cargo tray         60
Door sill trim plates         100
Cargo cover         160
Roof rails         220
Obstacle detection, rear         380
Options (change) 1,864 1,864 1,864 1,864 5,090
Options (change) 1,268 1,268 1,268 1,268 4,311
Destination 995 995 995 995 900
Total Price $44,939 $48,019 $48,059 $51,139 $34,560
Total Invoice $40,682 $43,494 $43,531 $46,343 $32,970

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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: $7,029
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,679
Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H184hp I4
TransmissionT8CVTT8CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$44,939$48,019$48,059$51,139$34,560
Adjustments for Features-3,350-4,700-4,725-6,0750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,589$43,319$43,334$45,064$34,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$1,745$3,475$0
Total Invoice$40,682$43,494$43,531$46,343$32,970
Adjustments for Features-3,033-4,257-4,280-5,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,649$39,237$39,251$40,838$32,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,588$1,602$3,189$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182018201820182016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderCX-5
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
CVT $1000 $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
FWD$0 $0 $0
AWD $1700 $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel  $100$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$500 
Following distance indicator    $25
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan  $25$25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
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$1200 
Sunroof$900$900  $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Tachometer$75 $75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$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
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,050$9,400$9,425$10,775$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,350$4,700$4,725$6,075$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,033-4,257-4,280-5,5050

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20182016
ModelHighlanderCX-5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in179.3 in
Width75.8 in72.4 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,166 lb.3,213 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

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145098%
Total Not Requested252%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested45033%
Total Not Requested90067%

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