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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,460

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,417

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,915 $43,530 $35,370
Base Invoice $37,356 $39,744 $33,287
Driver Technology Package 1,525    
Floor mats 225 225  
Remote start 499 499  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,500
Advance Package     6,650
Driver Technology Package 1,378    
Floor mats 140 140  
Remote start 310 310  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,409
Advance Package     6,243
Options (change) 3,709 2,184 8,150
Options (change) 3,161 1,783 7,652
Destination 900 900 940
Total Price $45,524 $46,614 $44,460
Total Invoice $41,417 $42,427 $41,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $529
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $949
Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$45,524$46,614$44,460
Adjustments for Features-535-1,2350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,989$45,379$44,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$0
Total Invoice$41,417$42,427$41,879
Adjustments for Features-487-1,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,930$41,303$41,879
Cost Above Minimum$0$373$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201620162016
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Intercom$25$25 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,790$9,490$8,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$535$1,235$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-487-1,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162016
ModelHighlanderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length191.1 in184.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested370060%
Total Not Requested246540%

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