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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: $38,880

Acura RDX   
Difference: $309

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,940

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,268

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220102010
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $29,519 $33,220
Base Invoice $30,646 $26,635 $29,897
Technology Package 3,100    
AWD 2,000 1,450 1,450
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Universal garage door opener   125  
Extra Value Package 6   2,915  
Third-row seat   1,031  
Extra Value Package 8     3,400
Technology Package 2,843    
AWD 1,834 1,305 1,305
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Universal garage door opener   100  
Extra Value Package 6   2,624  
Third-row seat   825  
Extra Value Package 8     3,060
Options (change) 5,100 8,870 5,574
Options (change) 4,677 7,505 4,904
Destination 885 800 800
Total Price $38,880 $39,189 $39,594
Total Invoice $36,208 $34,940 $35,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,716
Model Year201220102010
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$38,880$39,189$39,594
Adjustments for Features-6200-1,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,260$39,189$37,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,470$0
Total Invoice$36,208$34,940$35,601
Adjustments for Features-5770-1,686
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,631$34,940$33,915
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,025$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220102010
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $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 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$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  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
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 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,350$5,730$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$0$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-5770-1,686

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122010
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 Weight3,931 lb.4,178 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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