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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: $37,392

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,362

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,460 $31,715 $33,805
Base Invoice $27,108 $29,349 $31,276
Side curtain airbags 650    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,770    
Value Package 560    
Floor mats 106    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Cargo mat 91 77 77
Heated front seats 440    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Navigation system 2,000    
AWD 1,400 1,400 1,400
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,760 2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275  
Cargo cover   205  
Roof rack   250 250
Assistance Package     2,300
Side curtain airbags 559    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,416    
Value Package 504    
Floor mats 66    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Cargo mat 58 61 61
Heated front seats 352    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Navigation system 1,700    
AWD 1,246 1,291 1,291
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,374 2,374
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220  
Cargo cover   165  
Roof rack   200 200
Assistance Package     1,978
Options (change) 8,466 5,007 6,827
Options (change) 7,055 4,343 5,936
Destination 605 670 670
Total Price $39,531 $37,392 $41,302
Total Invoice $34,768 $34,362 $37,882

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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: $2,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $420
Model Year200620092009
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$39,531$37,392$41,302
Adjustments for Features0-15-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,531$37,377$38,987
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,610
Total Invoice$34,768$34,362$37,882
Adjustments for Features0-14-2,123
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,768$34,348$35,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,411

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year200620092009
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 audio streaming  $25
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
Satellite radio $200$200
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
Trip computer $150$150
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$5,915$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$15$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-14-2,123

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20062009
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%

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%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
MP3-compatible player50No
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130060%
Total Not Requested85040%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60047%
Total Not Requested67553%

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