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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: $48,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,122

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162019
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $53,230 $42,930
AWD 2,000 1,460
Entertainment Package 2,000  
Floor mats   229
Remote start   499
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,810
AWD 1,857 1,333
Entertainment Package 1,857  
Floor mats   139
Remote start   320
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,610
Options (change) 4,000 3,998
Options (change) 3,714 3,402
Destination 940 1,120
Total Price $58,170 $48,048

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,017
Model Year20162019
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT9T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$58,170$48,048
Adjustments for Features-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,355$48,048

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162019
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimAdvanceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
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
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control$25 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
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$9,530$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6210

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20162019
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in109.8 in
Length193.6 in192.5 in
Width77.2 in75.8 in
Height67.6 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,195 lb.4,535 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 Room59.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 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 Legroom36.5 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 Legroom27.4 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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system100No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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