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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: $40,515

Acura RDX   
Difference: $5,999

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420202020
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,520 $43,650 $46,850
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 1,400 1,460 1,460
Floor mats   229 229
Technology Package 3,424    
AWD 1,297 1,333 1,333
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 5,100 1,689 1,689
Options (change) 4,721 1,472 1,472
Destination 895 1,175 1,175
Total Price $40,515 $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: $824
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,748
Model Year201420202020
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine273hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$40,515$46,514$49,714
Adjustments for Features0-5,175-6,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,515$41,339$43,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201420202020
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
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 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
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
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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,090$11,265$12,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,175$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-294-349

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142020
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in112.2 in
Length183.5 in194.9 in
Width73.7 in76.0 in
Height66.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,838 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 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
26.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.148.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested140056%
Total Not Requested111544%

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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