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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: $2,139

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,208

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $35,595
Base Invoice $30,646 $32,498
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000 1,450
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834 1,324
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 5,100 4,614
Options (change) 4,677 4,008
Destination 885 810
Total Price $38,880 $41,019
Total Invoice $36,208 $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: $959
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35
Model Year20122011
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18245/55-19
Total Price$38,880$41,019
Adjustments for Features0-1,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$39,839
Total Invoice$36,208$37,316
Adjustments for Features0-1,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,208$36,243

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $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 
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$5,775$6,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,073

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122011
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.4,266 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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 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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