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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: $39,914

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $3,293

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,481

Mazda CX-9 Touring   
Difference: $2,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $31,615 $33,355
Base Invoice $32,635 $29,236 $30,842
Floor mats 315    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760    
Navigation system 2,650    
Bodyside moldings 199    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Roof rack crossbars 229    
AWD 1,450 1,300 1,300
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,560 2,560
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   275 275
Assistance Package   2,717 2,500
Cargo mat   77 77
Satellite radio   430 430
Roof rack   250 250
Floor mats 200    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566    
Navigation system 2,359    
Bodyside moldings 125    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Roof rack crossbars 150    
AWD 1,324 1,199 1,199
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.   2,202 2,202
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   220 220
Assistance Package   2,337 2,150
Cargo mat   61 61
Satellite radio   344 344
Roof rack   200 200
Options (change) 6,652 7,649 7,432
Options (change) 5,758 6,595 6,408
Destination 810 650 650
Total Price $43,207 $39,914 $41,437
Total Invoice $39,203 $36,481 $37,900

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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: $1,133
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $762
Model Year201220082008
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6273hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/60-18245/50-20
Total Price$43,207$39,914$41,437
Adjustments for Features-2,1600-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,047$39,914$40,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$323
Total Invoice$39,203$36,481$37,900
Adjustments for Features-1,9600-1,098
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,243$36,481$36,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$321

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year201220082008
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
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  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$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$5,900$3,740$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,160$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9600-1,098

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in113.2 in
Length188.4 in199.6 in
Width75.2 in76.2 in
Height68.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,528 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 in38.8 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 ft347.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3100.7 ft3

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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-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Entertainment and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115059%
Total Not Requested80041%
Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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