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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: $49,183

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $6,292

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelMDXMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,500 $58,000 $47,240 $48,690
Floor mats     229 229
Remote start     499 499
Floor mats     139 139
Remote start     320 320
Options (change) 0 0 728 728
Options (change) 0 0 459 459
Destination 975 975 1,215 1,215
Total Price $55,475 $58,975 $49,183 $50,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,952
Model Year2017201720212021
ModelMDXMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6257hp V6 H295hp V6186hp I4 H
TransmissionT9S7T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10529, 11825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$55,475$58,975$49,183$50,633
Adjustments for Features-2,665-5,065-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,810$53,910$48,833$50,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$1,800

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2017201720212021
ModelMDXMDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimAdvanceSport Hybrid AdvancePlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Display key$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Perimeter scan  $25$25
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view front camera$150$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Intercom  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0$0  
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100   
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,105$10,505$5,790$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,665$5,065$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,504-4,758-120

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172021
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in112.2 in
Length196.2 in194.9 in
Width77.2 in76.0 in
Height67.4 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in36.1 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
15.0 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft348.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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