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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: $1,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $36,040 $39,640 $42,130
Base Invoice $30,505 $32,905 $36,191 $38,465
Technology Package 3,500      
Floor mats   225 225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460
Technology Package 3,210      
Floor mats   140 140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 3,500 1,685 1,685 1,685
Options (change) 3,210 1,473 1,473 1,473
Destination 715 860 860 860
Total Price $37,410 $38,585 $42,185 $44,675
Total Invoice $34,430 $35,238 $38,524 $40,798

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $941
Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$37,410$38,585$42,185$44,675
Adjustments for Features0-1,915-3,690-5,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$36,670$38,495$38,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825$2,265
Total Invoice$34,430$35,238$38,524$40,798
Adjustments for Features0-1,749-3,370-5,242
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,430$33,489$35,154$35,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,665$2,067

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008201420142014
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Lockable center differential $150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Boost gauge$75   
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim$250   
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$125
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,750$8,665$10,440$12,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,915$3,690$5,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,749-3,370-5,242

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082014
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in109.8 in
Length180.7 in191.1 in
Width73.6 in75.8 in
Height65.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft383.7 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 XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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