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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: $42,959

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,044

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,398

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $35,745
Base Invoice $36,002 $32,635
Navigation system 2,750 2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,760
Roof rack crossbars   229
Floor mats   315
AWD   1,450
Navigation system 2,475 2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,566
Roof rack crossbars   150
Floor mats   200
AWD   1,324
Options (change) 4,250 6,404
Options (change) 3,825 5,599
Destination 615 810
Total Price $44,815 $42,959
Total Invoice $40,442 $39,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,271
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,684
Model Year20062012
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$44,815$42,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$41,544
Total Invoice$40,442$39,044
Adjustments for Features0-1,286
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$37,758

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimTouringLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$4,300$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,286

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
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.4,266 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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