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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: $5,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021202120212021
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,195 $40,085 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240
Technology Package 3,500        
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Technology Package 3,210        
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 3,500 1,689 1,689 1,689 1,689
Options (change) 3,210 1,472 1,472 1,472 1,472
Destination 715 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $37,410 $42,989 $44,584 $46,944 $50,144

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,130
Model Year20082021202120212021
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$37,410$42,989$44,584$46,944$50,144
Adjustments for Features0-4,515-4,665-5,840-7,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,410$38,474$39,919$41,104$42,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445$2,630$4,455

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082021202120212021
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Boost gauge$75    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
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$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$7,250$11,765$11,915$13,090$14,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,515$4,665$5,840$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-282-281-334-387

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082021
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in194.9 in
Width73.6 in76.0 in
Height65.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.848.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft384.3 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 XSE

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 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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