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Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,559

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,047

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,395

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $36,002 $26,408 $29,762
Navigation system 2,750    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,700 1,700
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Extra Value Package 4   865  
Third-row seat   1,090  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Sunroof   850  
Satellite radio   449 449
Floor mats   185 275
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Navigation system 2,475    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,360 1,360
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Extra Value Package 4   778  
Third-row seat   872  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Sunroof   680  
Satellite radio   359 359
Floor mats   120 180
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 4,250 10,554 7,154
Options (change) 3,825 8,894 6,156
Destination 615 745 745
Total Price $44,815 $40,559 $40,969
Total Invoice $40,442 $36,047 $36,663

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,186
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,978
Model Year200620092009
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,815$40,559$40,969
Adjustments for Features0-315-1,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$40,244$39,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$40,442$36,047$36,663
Adjustments for Features0-280-1,199
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$35,767$35,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$303$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620092009
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
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
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Memory system, driver seat$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  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,950$5,265$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315$1,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-280-1,199

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length188.7 in188.4 in
Width77.0 in75.2 in
Height68.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft395.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested102587%
Total Not Requested15013%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested240077%
Total Not Requested70023%

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