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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,390

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,226

Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Base Price $32,845 $35,745 $38,715 $44,370 $24,025
Base Invoice $29,987 $32,635 $35,617 $40,598 $22,975
Floor mats 315 315 315 315  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49 40
Leather Package     2,305    
Wiper de-icer     60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         295
Rear bumper protector         50
Cargo cover         185
Floor mats 200 200 200 200  
Cargo net 34 34 34 34 32
Leather Package     2,121    
Wiper de-icer     53    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         236
Rear bumper protector         40
Cargo cover         148
Options (change) 364 364 2,729 364 570
Options (change) 234 234 2,408 234 456
Destination 810 810 810 810 795
Total Price $34,019 $36,919 $42,254 $45,544 $25,390
Total Invoice $31,031 $33,679 $38,835 $41,642 $24,226

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,834
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,168
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Engine187hp I4270hp V6245hp V6 H245hp V6 H157hp I4
TransmissionT6T5CVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19245/65-17245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$34,019$36,919$42,254$45,544$25,390
Adjustments for Features-1,795-2,770-3,170-4,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,224$34,149$39,084$40,949$25,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,925$6,860$8,725$0
Total Invoice$31,031$33,679$38,835$41,642$24,226
Adjustments for Features-1,637-2,527-2,913-4,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,394$31,152$35,922$37,441$24,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,758$6,528$8,047$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMazda5
TrimSELimitedHybridHybrid LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  $1000
CVT  $1000$1000 
FWD$0$0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 $350 
Proximity key $250 $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  $75
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats    $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 $200$200
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 $150 $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75  $75
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100 $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150$150$150 
Total Value of Features$4,690$5,665$6,065$7,490$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$2,770$3,170$4,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,637-2,527-2,913-4,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Mazda Mazda5

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderMazda5
Body4dr SUV4dr Minivan
Wheelbase109.8 in108.3 in
Length188.4 in180.5 in
Width75.2 in68.9 in
Height68.1 in63.6 in
Curb Weight3,947 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in37.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in49.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in30.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft311.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft344.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft370.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Compass0Yes
Alarm100No
Total Requested240096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda5 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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