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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: $47,334

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,066

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,027

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,505 $40,915
Base Invoice $50,365 $37,356
AWD 2,000 1,460
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810
Driver Technology Package   1,525
Floor mats   225
Remote start   499
AWD 1,830 1,333
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610
Driver Technology Package   1,378
Floor mats   140
Remote start   310
Options (change) 2,000 5,519
Options (change) 1,830 4,771
Destination 895 900
Total Price $57,400 $47,334
Total Invoice $53,090 $43,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,626
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,806
Model Year20142016
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$57,400$47,334
Adjustments for Features-2,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,960$47,334
Total Invoice$53,090$43,027
Adjustments for Features-2,2570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,833$43,027

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142016
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Laminated front side windows$200 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HDMI port$25 
Intercom $25
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Conversation mirror $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,830$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2570

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142016
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in109.8 in
Length193.6 in191.1 in
Width77.2 in75.8 in
Height66.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,255 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested110090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

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