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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: $39,269

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXHighlander
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $33,070
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
AWD 1,500   1,450
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Floor mats     275
Satellite radio     449
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
AWD 1,421   1,305
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Floor mats     180
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 5,200 3,700 5,454
Options (change) 4,926 3,505 4,796
Destination 1,045 1,045 745
Total Price $44,645 $55,745 $39,269

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,076
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,777
Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXHighlander
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20245/55-19
Total Price$44,645$55,745$39,269
Adjustments for Features-300-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,345$55,445$39,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120212009
ModelRDXRDXHighlander
TrimBasePMC EditionLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats  $600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,430$7,430$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-40-240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212009
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in109.8 in
Length186.8 in188.4 in
Width74.8 in75.2 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 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
31.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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