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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: $42,730

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,894

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162012
ModelMDXMDXHighlander
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $35,745
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $32,635
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,450
Entertainment Package 2,000 2,000  
Navigation system     2,650
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,760
Floor mats     315
AWD 1,857 1,857 1,324
Entertainment Package 1,857 1,857  
Navigation system     2,359
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,566
Floor mats     200
Options (change) 4,000 4,000 6,175
Options (change) 3,714 3,714 5,449
Destination 940 940 810
Total Price $52,380 $58,170 $42,730
Total Invoice $48,784 $54,160 $38,894

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,188
Model Year201620162012
ModelMDXMDXHighlander
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)529, 11546, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$52,380$58,170$42,730
Adjustments for Features-3,975-7,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,405$51,020$42,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,615$0
Total Invoice$48,784$54,160$38,894
Adjustments for Features-3,702-6,6570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,082$47,503$38,894
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,421$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201620162012
ModelMDXMDXHighlander
TrimTechnologyAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Display key $50 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
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 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
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 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
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 
Leather door panel trim $250 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,155$12,330$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$7,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,702-6,6570

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162012
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in109.8 in
Length193.6 in188.4 in
Width77.2 in75.2 in
Height67.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft395.4 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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