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Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,811

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $99

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,820

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $24,530 $27,765 $30,460
Base Invoice $30,505 $21,831 $24,710 $27,108
AWD w/ third-row seat   3,310    
Side curtain airbags   650 650 650
Leather Package   2,285 1,305  
JBL 8 speakers   475    
Cold Weather Package   60 60  
Sunroof   900 900  
Alloy wheels   520    
Heated front seats   440 440 440
CD changer, in-dash   200    
Fog lights   110    
Rear spoiler   200 200  
Floor mats   106 106 106
AWD     1,470 1,400
Deep-tinted rear windows     310  
Value Package       560
Leather seating surfaces       1,400
AWD w/ third-row seat   2,946    
Side curtain airbags   559 559 559
Leather Package   1,828 1,044  
JBL 8 speakers   356    
Cold Weather Package   48 48  
Sunroof   720 720  
Alloy wheels   416    
Heated front seats   352 352 352
CD changer, in-dash   150    
Fog lights   88    
Rear spoiler   160 160  
Floor mats   66 66 66
AWD     1,308 1,246
Deep-tinted rear windows     248  
Value Package       504
Leather seating surfaces       1,120
Options (change) 0 9,256 5,441 4,556
Options (change) 0 7,689 4,505 3,847
Destination 715 605 605 605
Total Price $33,910 $34,391 $33,811 $35,621
Total Invoice $31,220 $30,125 $29,820 $31,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44
Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4215hp V6215hp V6215hp V6
TransmissionT5A5A5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 8?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/70-16225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$33,910$34,391$33,811$35,621
Adjustments for Features-2,450-1,2750-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,460$33,116$33,811$33,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$695$530
Total Invoice$31,220$30,125$29,820$31,560
Adjustments for Features-2,256-1,1170-1,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,964$29,008$29,820$29,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$812$802

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200620062006
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
5-speed automatic $900$900$900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rack $300$300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200
Dual-zone climate control$125   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 $150
Rear heater $150 $150
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
Cassette player $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player$50   
Satellite radio$200   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Boost gauge$75   
Compass   $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Outside temperature display$50  $50
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Trip computer$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600 $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125 $125
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,350$5,175$3,900$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$1,275$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,256-1,1170-1,750

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in106.9 in
Length180.7 in184.6 in
Width73.6 in71.9 in
Height65.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.839.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested830100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD w/ third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed automatic0Yes
AWD0Yes
3.3L V6
DOHC-4v
215 hp@5600
222 lb-ft@3600
1000Yes
Manual recliner, third row seats125No
Folding third row seats600No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Rear heater150No
Rear air vents with manual controls150No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested127555%
Total Not Requested102545%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1755100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested830100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested1080100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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