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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: $41,218

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $35,950 $42,140 $46,805
Floor mats 315      
Navigation system 2,650      
Bodyside moldings 199      
Cargo net 49 100 100 100
AWD 1,450 1,800 1,800  
Premium Package   1,890    
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Cargo cover   325 325 325
Aluminum roof rails   450    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   575 575 575
Floor mats 200      
Navigation system 2,359      
Bodyside moldings 125      
Cargo net 34 80 80 80
AWD 1,324 1,702 1,702  
Premium Package   1,625    
Cargo mat   80 80 80
Cargo cover   260 260 260
Aluminum roof rails   360    
Illuminated door sill trim plates   460 460 460
Options (change) 4,663 5,240 2,900 1,100
Options (change) 4,042 4,567 2,582 880
Destination 810 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $41,218 $42,365 $46,215 $49,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda CX-9 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda CX-9 Signature
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,643
Model Year2012202120212021
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6250hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$41,218$42,365$46,215$49,080
Adjustments for Features0-3,485-4,835-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,218$38,880$41,380$44,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,500$5,165

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year2012202120212021
ModelHighlanderCX-9CX-9CX-9
TrimLimitedTouringGrand TouringSignature
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Pedestrian detection, night $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Removable second-row console$200   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25 $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear bumper protector$40   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Conversation mirror$25   
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Road sign information  $75$75
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Interior trim, special color   $0
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150   
Wood trim   $300
Total Value of Features$4,965$8,450$9,800$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,485$4,835$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-472-393-211

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda CX-9

Model Year20122021
ModelHighlanderCX-9
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in115.3 in
Length188.4 in199.4 in
Width75.2 in77.5 in
Height68.1 in69.0 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,388 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in58.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in35.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in40.1 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in29.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft314.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft338.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft371.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda CX-9 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Satellite radio200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190063%
Total Not Requested112537%

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