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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: $44,659

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $316

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,628

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,800 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $33,995 $36,694 $38,968
Advance Package 6,700    
AWD 1,500 1,460 1,460
Driver Technology Package   1,400  
Floor mats   225 225
Remote start   499 499
Advance Package 6,347    
AWD 1,421 1,333 1,333
Driver Technology Package   1,266  
Floor mats   140 140
Remote start   310 310
Options (change) 8,200 3,584 2,184
Options (change) 7,768 3,049 1,783
Destination 975 885 885
Total Price $44,975 $44,659 $45,749
Total Invoice $42,738 $40,628 $41,636

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $726
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,483
Model Year201820152015
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine279hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,975$44,659$45,749
Adjustments for Features0-410-1,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,975$44,249$44,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490
Total Invoice$42,738$40,628$41,636
Adjustments for Features0-373-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,738$40,255$40,717
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$462

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820152015
ModelRDXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist$400  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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$100  
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
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
Intercom $25$25
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,255$8,665$9,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$410$1,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-373-919

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182015
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in109.8 in
Length184.4 in191.1 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
26.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Total Requested360058%
Total Not Requested256542%

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%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested125086%
Total Not Requested20014%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited 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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