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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: $35,647

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,771

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,501

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $1,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $31,645 $33,735
Base Invoice $32,498 $29,941 $31,917
Floor mats 315    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 49 40 40
AWD 1,450 1,390 1,390
Cargo mat   77 77
Rear bumper protector   150 150
Cargo cover   205 205
Roof rails   250 250
Satellite radio   430 430
Rearview camera   665 665
Floor mats 200    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Cargo net 34 32 32
AWD 1,324 1,313 1,313
Cargo mat   61 61
Rear bumper protector   120 120
Cargo cover   165 165
Roof rails   200 200
Satellite radio   344 344
Rearview camera   530 530
Options (change) 2,013 3,207 3,207
Options (change) 1,683 2,765 2,765
Destination 810 795 795
Total Price $38,418 $35,647 $37,737
Total Invoice $34,991 $33,501 $35,477

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,001
Model Year201120122012
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$38,418$35,647$37,737
Adjustments for Features-2,7350-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,683$35,647$36,087
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$440
Total Invoice$34,991$33,501$35,477
Adjustments for Features-2,4910-1,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,500$33,501$33,926
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$425

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201120122012
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
MP3-compatible player$50  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Total Value of Features$6,100$3,365$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,735$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4910-1,551

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20112012
ModelHighlanderCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length188.4 in200.2 in
Width75.2 in76.2 in
Height68.1 in68.0 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in56.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in43.7 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in32.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft317.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft348.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3100.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Rearview camera
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%

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