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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: $39,274

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,794

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182013
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $37,950
Base Invoice $33,995 $34,649
Technology Package 3,700  
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   280
Technology Package 3,505  
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   175
Options (change) 3,700 479
Options (change) 3,505 300
Destination 975 845
Total Price $40,475 $39,274
Total Invoice $38,475 $35,794

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $901
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,396
Model Year20182013
ModelRDXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp 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$40,475$39,274
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$39,274
Total Invoice$38,475$35,794
Adjustments for Features-2850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,190$35,794

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182013
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,055$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2850

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182013
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.8 in
Length184.4 in188.4 in
Width73.7 in75.2 in
Height65.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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