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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,710

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $5,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,052

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $5,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $40,990
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $37,252
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810  
Floor mats 225 225  
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Entertainment Package     1,750
Technology Package     4,050
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610  
Floor mats 140 140  
AWD 1,333 1,333  
Entertainment Package     1,587
Technology Package     3,673
Options (change) 3,495 3,495 5,800
Options (change) 3,083 3,083 5,260
Destination 900 900 760
Total Price $41,710 $45,310 $47,550
Total Invoice $38,052 $41,339 $43,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,970
Model Year201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$41,710$45,310$47,550
Adjustments for Features0-1,775-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,710$43,535$47,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0
Total Invoice$38,052$41,339$43,272
Adjustments for Features0-1,619-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,052$39,720$43,022
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,668$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Total Value of Features$6,115$7,890$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,775$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,619-250

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162009
ModelHighlanderMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in108.3 in
Length191.1 in190.7 in
Width75.8 in78.5 in
Height68.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127568%
Total Not Requested60032%

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