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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: $40,970

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $3,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,375

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $3,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $36,590 $40,190
Base Invoice $36,002 $33,407 $36,694
Navigation system 2,750    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,810 1,810
Floor mats   225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460
Navigation system 2,475    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,610 1,610
Floor mats   140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333
Options (change) 4,250 3,495 3,495
Options (change) 3,825 3,083 3,083
Destination 615 885 885
Total Price $44,815 $40,970 $44,570
Total Invoice $40,442 $37,375 $40,662

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,700
Model Year200620152015
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionA5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$44,815$40,970$44,570
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$39,180$41,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,175
Total Invoice$40,442$37,375$40,662
Adjustments for Features0-1,633-2,933
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,442$35,742$37,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,987

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620152015
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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
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
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$5,325$7,115$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,633-2,933

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062015
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length188.7 in191.1 in
Width77.0 in75.8 in
Height68.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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