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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,497

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,417

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $31,615 $33,355
Base Invoice $27,108 $29,236 $30,842
Side curtain airbags 650    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770    
Value Package 560    
Towing Prep Package 160    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Cargo mat 91 77 77
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Heated front seats 440    
Class II trailer hitch 390 525 525
Navigation system 2,000    
AWD 1,400 1,300 1,300
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,560 2,560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275 275
Cargo cover   205  
Roof rack   250 250
Assistance Package     2,500
Side curtain airbags 559    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416    
Value Package 504    
Towing Prep Package 128    
Floor mats 66    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Cargo mat 58 61 61
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Heated front seats 352    
Class II trailer hitch 280 452 452
Navigation system 1,700    
AWD 1,246 1,199 1,199
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,202 2,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220 220
Cargo cover   165  
Roof rack   200 200
Assistance Package     2,150
Options (change) 9,016 5,232 7,527
Options (change) 7,463 4,531 6,516
Destination 605 650 650
Total Price $40,081 $37,497 $41,532
Total Invoice $35,176 $34,417 $38,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,249
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $465
Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine215hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$40,081$37,497$41,532
Adjustments for Features-3350-2,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,746$37,497$39,257
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,760
Total Invoice$35,176$34,417$38,008
Adjustments for Features-2940-2,082
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,882$34,417$35,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,509

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200620082008
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear heater$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600 $600
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125 $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Total Value of Features$5,900$5,565$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$335$0$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-2940-2,082

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in113.2 in
Length184.6 in199.6 in
Width71.9 in76.2 in
Height67.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,935 lb.4,528 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft347.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130067%
Total Not Requested65033%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%

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