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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: $7,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $43,650 $46,850
Technology Package 3,100    
AWD 2,000 1,460 1,460
Floor mats   229 229
Technology Package 2,843    
AWD 1,834 1,333 1,333
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 5,100 1,689 1,689
Options (change) 4,677 1,472 1,472
Destination 885 1,175 1,175
Total Price $38,880 $46,514 $49,714

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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: $2,344
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,916
Model Year201220202020
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$38,880$46,514$49,714
Adjustments for Features0-5,290-6,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,880$41,224$43,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220202020
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Total Value of Features$6,875$12,165$13,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,290$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-301-355

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122020
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 Weight3,931 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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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