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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: $6,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,375

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $5,897

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920152015
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $36,590 $40,190
Base Invoice $37,252 $33,407 $36,694
Technology Package 4,050    
Entertainment Package 1,750    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810 1,810
Floor mats   225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460
Technology Package 3,673    
Entertainment Package 1,587    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610 1,610
Floor mats   140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333
Options (change) 5,800 3,495 3,495
Options (change) 5,260 3,083 3,083
Destination 760 885 885
Total Price $47,550 $40,970 $44,570
Total Invoice $43,272 $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: $6,180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,533
Model Year200920152015
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$47,550$40,970$44,570
Adjustments for Features-4000-1,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,150$40,970$42,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$43,272$37,375$40,662
Adjustments for Features-3640-1,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,908$37,375$39,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,668

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920152015
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Total Value of Features$6,390$5,990$7,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments-3640-1,619

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092015
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in109.8 in
Length190.7 in191.1 in
Width78.5 in75.8 in
Height68.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested127568%
Total Not Requested60032%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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