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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: $41,524

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,226

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,277

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $9,812

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $40,092 $26,241 $29,281
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Technology Package 3,675    
Third-row seat   1,090  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Cold Weather Package   60  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,780 1,780
Sunroof   850 850
Navigation system   2,530 2,505
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   585 585
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Universal garage door opener   125  
Power liftgate   400 400
AWD   1,450 1,450
Heated front seats     440
Entertainment Package 1,739    
Technology Package 3,363    
Third-row seat   872  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Cold Weather Package   48  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,424 1,424
Sunroof   680 680
Navigation system   2,118 2,099
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   468 468
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Universal garage door opener   100  
Power liftgate   320 320
AWD   1,290 1,290
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 5,575 11,369 8,734
Options (change) 5,102 9,291 7,172
Destination 895 745 745
Total Price $49,750 $41,524 $42,379
Total Invoice $46,089 $36,277 $37,198

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,801
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,492
Model Year201320082008
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$49,750$41,524$42,379
Adjustments for Features-1,4250-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,325$41,524$41,604
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$80
Total Invoice$46,089$36,277$37,198
Adjustments for Features-1,3200-680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,769$36,277$36,518
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$241

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320082008
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
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  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Conversation mirror $25$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 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$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  
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,780$5,355$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,425$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3200-680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
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.4,178 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

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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested82555%
Total Not Requested66545%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Rear air vents with automatic controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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