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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: $939

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820132013
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSELimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $34,560 $37,950
Base Invoice $30,505 $31,553 $34,649
Technology Package 3,500    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   1,015  
Bodyside moldings   199 199
Floor mats   280 280
AWD   1,450 1,450
Technology Package 3,210    
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL   903  
Bodyside moldings   125 125
Floor mats   175 175
AWD   1,325 1,325
Options (change) 3,500 2,944 1,929
Options (change) 3,210 2,528 1,625
Destination 715 845 845
Total Price $37,410 $38,349 $40,724
Total Invoice $34,430 $34,926 $37,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year200820132013
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$38,349$40,724
Adjustments for Features0-705-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$37,644$39,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,425
Total Invoice$34,430$34,926$37,119
Adjustments for Features0-642-1,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$34,284$35,611
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,327

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820132013
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
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
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 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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  
Compass $0$0
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$6,350$7,055$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$705$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-642-1,508

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082013
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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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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