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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: $42,285

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,560

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320152015
ModelHighlanderMDXMDX
TrimLimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,950 $47,040 $54,980
Base Invoice $34,649 $43,533 $50,800
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760    
Floor mats 280    
AWD 1,450 2,000 2,000
Entertainment Package   2,000  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566    
Floor mats 175    
AWD 1,325 1,830 1,830
Entertainment Package   1,830  
Options (change) 3,490 4,000 2,000
Options (change) 3,066 3,660 1,830
Destination 845 920 920
Total Price $42,285 $51,960 $57,900
Total Invoice $38,560 $48,113 $53,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,544
Model Year201320152015
ModelHighlanderMDXMDX
TrimLimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/27 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9529, 11546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,285$51,960$57,900
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-6,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,285$48,710$51,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,815
Total Invoice$38,560$48,113$53,550
Adjustments for Features0-3,009-5,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,560$45,104$47,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,550

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201320152015
ModelHighlanderMDXMDX
TrimLimitedTechnologyAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Trailer sway control $25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system  $200
DVD-compatible player$0  
HDMI port  $25
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror$25  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,705$7,955$11,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$6,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,009-5,896

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20132015
ModelHighlanderMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in111.0 in
Length188.4 in193.6 in
Width75.2 in77.2 in
Height68.1 in66.7 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.4,255 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
AC power outlet100Yes
ELS, 529W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%

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