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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: $44,799

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $2,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,990 $40,085 $41,680 $44,040
Technology Package 4,050      
Entertainment Package 1,750      
Floor mats   229 229 229
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810 1,810 1,810
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Technology Package 3,673      
Entertainment Package 1,587      
Floor mats   139 139 139
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610 1,610 1,610
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 5,800 3,499 3,499 3,499
Options (change) 5,260 3,082 3,082 3,082
Destination 760 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $47,550 $44,799 $46,394 $48,754

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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: $4,851
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,277
Model Year2009202120212021
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6?, 6825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$47,550$44,799$46,394$48,754
Adjustments for Features0-2,100-2,250-3,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,550$42,699$44,144$45,329
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445$2,630

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2009202120212021
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150
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$75$75
Heated second row seats$200   
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$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  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,490$8,590$8,740$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,100$2,250$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-201-208-302

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092021
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in
Length190.7 in194.9 in
Width78.5 in76.0 in
Height68.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in36.1 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft348.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft384.3 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

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 XSE

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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