2020 Mazda CX-9 vs 2020 Toyota Highlander

2020 Mazda CX-9

2020 Toyota Highlander

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-9 Grand Touring AWD	20	26	$41,104	$43,450
CX-9 Grand Touring FWD	22	28	$39,306	$41,550
CX-9 Signature AWD	20	26	$43,716	$46,215
CX-9 Sport AWD	20	26	$33,859	$35,790
CX-9 Sport FWD	22	28	$32,064	$33,890
CX-9 Touring AWD	20	26	$35,580	$37,610
CX-9 Touring FWD	22	28	$33,784	$35,710

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Hybrid LE AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Highlander Hybrid LE AWD	35	35	$36,489	$39,800
Highlander Hybrid LE FWD	36	35	$35,022	$38,200
Highlander Hybrid Limited AWD	35	34	$43,090	$47,000
Highlander Hybrid Limited FWD	36	35	$41,302	$45,050
Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD	35	34	$46,025	$50,200
Highlander Hybrid Platinum FWD	36	35	$44,237	$48,250
Highlander Hybrid XLE AWD	35	34	$39,056	$42,600
Highlander Hybrid XLE FWD	36	35	$37,589	$41,000
Highlander L AWD	20	27	$33,050	$36,200
Highlander L FWD	21	29	$31,589	$34,600
Highlander LE AWD	20	27	$35,059	$38,400
Highlander LE FWD	20	28	$33,598	$36,800
Highlander Limited AWD	20	27	$41,633	$45,600
Highlander Limited FWD	21	29	$39,853	$43,650
Highlander Platinum AWD	20	27	$44,555	$48,800
Highlander Platinum FWD	21	29	$42,775	$46,850
Highlander XLE AWD	20	27	$37,616	$41,200
Highlander XLE FWD	21	29	$36,155	$39,600

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,104

$36,489

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$43,450

$39,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$724 / month

$663 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Mazda CX-9 is a crossover SUV that rewards drivers more than it does other passengers.

The 2020 Toyota Highlander puts practicality above all else, but handling and styling make worthwhile cameos.

TCC Likes

Very attractive
Well-done interior
Good safety gear

Spacious interior
High-mpg hybrid
Upgraded infotainment

TCC Dislikes

Lousy infotainment
Cramped third-row and cargo space
Limited lineup

Busy styling
Rivals’ turbos may be faster
Stiff competition

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Standard Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.4

36.1

Front Hip Room (in)

56.7

57.2

Third Shoulder Room (in)

53.1

Second Leg Room (in)

39.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.1

39.9

Second Hip Room (in)

57.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

135.8

141.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

Third Leg Room (in)

29.7

27.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

39.4

Third Hip Room (in)

40.1

45.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

58.1

58.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.4

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

199.4

194.9

Height, Overall (in)

67.6

68.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

65.2

65.4

Wheelbase (in)

115.3

112.2

Liftover Height (in)

31.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.5

Track Width, Front (in)

65.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

84.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

71.2

84.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

21.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

14.4

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

40.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

50.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

38.2

48.4

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

58.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.8

13.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

17.1

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.8

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/65SR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P255/50VR20

P235/65SR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4388

4465

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 X 8.5

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

310 @ 2000

175 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

227 @ 5000

243 @ 6000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.99

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.41

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.99

Summary

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-9

Toyota Highlander

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.8

5.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2020 Mazda CX-9

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