Compare two new cars by price, estimated monthly payment, fuel economy, and other specifications. Data comes from the CarPayCheck.com catalog and uses your selected financing terms.
| CX-90 | Grand Highlander | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mazda | Toyota |
| Starting price | $39,300 | $42,260 |
| Monthly payment | $457 | $491 |
| Fuel type | Plug-in hybrid | Hybrid |
| Fuel economy | 26.0 mpg | 34.0 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 159 g/mi–357 g/mi | 246 g/mi–401 g/mi |
| Annual maintenance cost | — | — |
The 2024 CX-90, including the PHEV, may fail to show the rear camera image when shifted into Reverse because of a software defect. This reduces rear visibility and increases the risk of backing into a person or object. The free remedy is a dealer software update under NHTSA recall 23V742; confirm the campaign has been completed before relying on the system.
Certain 2024-2025 CX-90 models with the 8-speed automatic transmission can momentarily shift into neutral while driving because of a transmission-control module software issue. This causes a sudden loss of drive, which is dangerous when entering traffic or crossing intersections. The dealer remedy is a transmission control module reprogramming; if the VIN is included in the NHTSA campaign the repair is free, and before purchase check NHTSA recall status and test stop-and-go driving.
Common-issue data is not available yet.
Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander suit different driving needs. The main differences below cover price, monthly payment, fuel economy, and running costs.
CX-90 starts at $39,300; Grand Highlander starts at $42,260. The difference is $2,960, making CX-90 about 7% cheaper before financing.
Estimated monthly payment: CX-90 — $457; Grand Highlander — $491. The difference is $34 per month, with CX-90 lower.
The models use different powertrains: CX-90 — Plug-in hybrid; Grand Highlander — Hybrid. The better choice depends on your daily route and access to charging.
The final choice is about more than numbers: annual distance, city or highway use, and the space your household needs all matter. Use the CarPayCheck.com calculator to apply your financing terms and evaluate both cars in your situation.
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