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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,864

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $32,695 $35,595
Base Invoice $30,505 $29,851 $32,498
Technology Package 3,500    
Navigation system   2,650 2,650
3.5L V6   1,155  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   315 315
AWD   1,450 1,450
Technology Package 3,210    
Navigation system   2,359 2,359
3.5L V6   1,054  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   200 200
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 3,500 5,769 4,614
Options (change) 3,210 5,062 4,008
Destination 715 810 810
Total Price $37,410 $39,274 $41,019
Total Invoice $34,430 $35,723 $37,316

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,209
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $697
Model Year200820112011
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$37,410$39,274$41,019
Adjustments for Features0-655-1,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$38,619$39,289
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$34,430$35,723$37,316
Adjustments for Features0-596-1,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$35,127$35,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820112011
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Total Value of Features$6,025$6,680$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$1,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-596-1,574

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in188.4 in
Width73.6 in75.2 in
Height65.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
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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