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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: $42,730

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,894

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $35,745
Base Invoice $37,252 $32,635
Technology Package 4,050  
Entertainment Package 1,750  
Navigation system   2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Floor mats   315
AWD   1,450
Technology Package 3,673  
Entertainment Package 1,587  
Navigation system   2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Floor mats   200
AWD   1,324
Options (change) 5,800 6,175
Options (change) 5,260 5,449
Destination 760 810
Total Price $47,550 $42,730
Total Invoice $43,272 $38,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,686
Model Year20092012
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$47,550$42,730
Adjustments for Features-7600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,790$42,730
Total Invoice$43,272$38,894
Adjustments for Features-6920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,580$38,894

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$5,765$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6920

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in188.4 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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