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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: $3,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,052

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $2,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLELimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $39,950
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $36,002
Floor mats 225 225  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810 1,500
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Navigation system     2,750
Floor mats 140 140  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610 1,350
AWD 1,333 1,333  
Navigation system     2,475
Options (change) 3,495 3,495 4,250
Options (change) 3,083 3,083 3,825
Destination 900 900 615
Total Price $41,710 $45,310 $44,815
Total Invoice $38,052 $41,339 $40,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,137
Model Year201620162006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLELimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19235/65-17
Total Price$41,710$45,310$44,815
Adjustments for Features-1,915-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,795$41,970$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,175$0
Total Invoice$38,052$41,339$40,442
Adjustments for Features-1,747-3,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,305$38,292$40,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,987$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year201620162006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLELimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
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 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Lockable rear differential  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Total Value of Features$7,240$8,665$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,915$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,747-3,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20162006
ModelHighlanderMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length191.1 in188.7 in
Width75.8 in77.0 in
Height68.1 in68.7 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft349.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft381.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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