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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: $44,339

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $476

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201920192019
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,950 $39,720 $40,940 $42,930
Navigation system 2,750      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,500 1,810 1,810 1,810
Floor mats   229 229 229
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Navigation system 2,475      
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,350 1,610 1,610 1,610
Floor mats   139 139 139
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 4,250 3,499 3,499 3,499
Options (change) 3,825 3,082 3,082 3,082
Destination 615 1,120 1,120 1,120
Total Price $44,815 $44,339 $45,559 $47,549

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander XLE
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,916
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,705
Model Year2006201920192019
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine253hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionA5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 6?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,815$44,339$45,559$47,549
Adjustments for Features0-4,440-4,440-5,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,815$39,899$41,119$42,284
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,220$2,385

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006201920192019
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimTouringXLESELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Lockable rear differential$150   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Tow hook(s), rear$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass$0   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,275$9,715$9,715$10,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440$4,440$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-421-410-465

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062019
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in109.8 in
Length188.7 in192.5 in
Width77.0 in75.8 in
Height68.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,471 lb.4,535 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
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
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
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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