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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: $41,374

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,025

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320102010
ModelMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,280 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $40,092 $26,635 $29,897
Entertainment Package 1,900    
Technology Package 3,675    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,780 1,780
Sunroof   850  
Extra Value Package 4   865  
Third-row seat   1,031  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Power liftgate   400  
Satellite radio   449 449
Floor mats   185 275
Extra Value Package 6   2,915  
Extra Value Package 8     3,400
Entertainment Package 1,739    
Technology Package 3,363    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,424 1,424
Sunroof   680  
Extra Value Package 4   778  
Third-row seat   825  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Power liftgate   320  
Satellite radio   359 359
Floor mats   120 180
Extra Value Package 6   2,624  
Extra Value Package 8     3,060
Options (change) 5,575 11,415 7,354
Options (change) 5,102 9,627 6,328
Destination 895 800 800
Total Price $49,750 $41,734 $41,374
Total Invoice $46,089 $37,062 $37,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,432
Model Year201320102010
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$41,734$41,374
Adjustments for Features-1,6250-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,125$41,734$40,399
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$0
Total Invoice$46,089$37,062$37,025
Adjustments for Features-1,5050-873
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,584$37,062$36,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$910$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201320102010
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
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$5,155$6,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,625$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5050-873

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132010
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested95081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275089%
Total Not Requested35011%

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