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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: $37,991

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,759

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,430

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $12,659

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $30,460
Base Invoice $40,092 $27,108
Entertainment Package 1,900  
Technology Package 3,675  
Value Package   560
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,770
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Navigation system   2,000
Entertainment Package 1,739  
Technology Package 3,363  
Value Package   504
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,416
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Navigation system   1,700
Options (change) 5,575 6,926
Options (change) 5,102 5,717
Destination 895 605
Total Price $49,750 $37,991
Total Invoice $46,089 $33,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,860
Model Year20132006
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT6A5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/65-17
Total Price$49,750$37,991
Adjustments for Features-5,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,570$37,991
Total Invoice$46,089$33,430
Adjustments for Features-4,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,290$33,430

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132006
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,005$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7990

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132006
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in106.9 in
Length191.6 in184.6 in
Width78.5 in71.9 in
Height68.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested76551%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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