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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $604

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,129

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $35,745
Base Invoice $32,430 $32,635
Technology Package 3,700  
Navigation system   2,650
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Technology Package 3,424  
Navigation system   2,359
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 3,700 3,164
Options (change) 3,424 2,684
Destination 895 810
Total Price $39,115 $39,719
Total Invoice $36,749 $36,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,361
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/55-19
Total Price$39,115$39,719
Adjustments for Features0-815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,115$38,904
Total Invoice$36,749$36,129
Adjustments for Features0-741
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,749$35,388

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,765$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-741

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.8 in
Length183.5 in188.4 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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		26.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		26.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested134053%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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