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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: $12,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,430

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $13,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelMDXMDXHighlander
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $30,460
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $27,108
Entertainment Package 2,000 2,000  
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 1,857 1,857  
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) 2,000 2,000 6,926
Options (change) 1,857 1,857 5,717
Destination 940 940 605
Total Price $50,380 $56,170 $37,991
Total Invoice $46,927 $52,303 $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: $6,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,647
Model Year201620162006
ModelMDXMDXHighlander
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT9T9A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11546, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/65-17
Total Price$50,380$56,170$37,991
Adjustments for Features-6,280-9,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$46,965$37,991
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,865$0
Total Invoice$46,927$52,303$33,430
Adjustments for Features-5,850-8,5710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,077$43,732$33,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162006
ModelMDXMDXHighlander
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Display key $50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear heater  $150
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,330$12,255$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,280$9,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,850-8,5710

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162006
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in106.9 in
Length193.6 in184.6 in
Width77.2 in71.9 in
Height67.6 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,960 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshades, second row125No
AC power outlet100Yes
ELS, 529W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

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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