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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: $42,285

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,560

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,529

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $37,950
Base Invoice $40,092 $34,649
Technology Package 3,675  
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,760
Floor mats   280
AWD   1,450
Technology Package 3,363  
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,566
Floor mats   175
AWD   1,325
Options (change) 5,575 3,490
Options (change) 5,102 3,066
Destination 895 845
Total Price $49,750 $42,285
Total Invoice $46,089 $38,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,718
Model Year20132013
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$49,750$42,285
Adjustments for Features-8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,875$42,285
Total Invoice$46,089$38,560
Adjustments for Features-8110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,278$38,560

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132013
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
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 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,930$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8110

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132013
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in109.8 in
Length191.6 in188.4 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,550 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 Headroom37.5 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?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested87559%
Total Not Requested61541%
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

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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