Mazda CX-90 PHEV vs. Toyota Highlander Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and Toyota Highlander Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Mazda CX-90 PHEV and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid.
When we compare the Mazda CX-90 PHEV's and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-90 PHEV's and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a better car than the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV ranges from $43,993 to $57,473 while a used 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is priced between $44,026 to $58,974. For a new model, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV's price is between $51,253 and $60,045, with the Toyota Highlander Hybrid priced between $45,169 and $57,303.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV loses 46.9 percent of its value and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid loses 38.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Highlander Hybrid retains 8.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda CX-90 PHEV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV’s base engine makes 323 horsepower, and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid base engine makes 243 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid SUVs, the Toyota Highlander Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Mazda CX-90 PHEV has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Toyota Highlander Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Mazda CX-90 PHEV has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$51,253 - $60,045
Starting MSRP:
$49,945
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,070 - $60,490
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$45,169 - $57,303
Starting MSRP:
$40,970
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$45,359
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$35,070 - $60,490
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$49,463
Price Range:
$43,993 - $57,473
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$51,596
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$41,599 - $62,866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1,880
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
677
# Good or Great Deals:
37
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$51,564
Price Range:
$44,026 - $58,974
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$51,596
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
$41,599 - $62,866
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
537
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
475
# Good or Great Deals:
1
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$23,951
Depreciation %:
48%
Resale Value $:
$25,994
Residual Value %:
52%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
38.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
31.8% - 51.7%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$15,920
Depreciation %:
38.9%
Resale Value $:
$25,050
Residual Value %:
61.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
38.9%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
31.8% - 51.7%
Mazda CX-90 PHEV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
9.2 / 10
Reliability:
9.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-90 PHEV
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Highlander Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
86.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2 - 11.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
2 - 11.7
Mazda CX-90 PHEV Rankings
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21 out of / 32Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Mazda CX-90 PHEV Trim Levels
Preferred, Premium, Premium Plus
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Trim Levels
LE, LE Nightshade, Limited, Platinum, XLE, XLE Nightshade
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
2 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
323 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
3500 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
243 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Cargo Space:
14.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
74.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
156.5 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
58.7 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
84.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
157.8 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5243 lbs
Width:
84.9 inches
Height:
68.7 inches
Length:
201.6 inches
Wheelbase:
122.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4330 lbs
Width:
76 inches
Height:
68.1 inches
Length:
194.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/65R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Gray
Machine Gray Metallic / Platinum Quartz Metallic
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
White
Rhodium White Metallic
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black Metallic
Blue
Blueprint / Moon Dust
Gray
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Red
Ruby Flare Pearl
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Green
Cypress
Silver
Celestial Silver Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Greige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
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