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Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,269

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,646

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,303

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,224

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $33,070
Base Invoice $43,912 $29,762
Floor mats   275
Satellite radio   449
AWD   1,450
Extra Value Package 8   3,280
Floor mats   180
Satellite radio   359
AWD   1,305
Extra Value Package 8   2,952
Options (change) 0 5,454
Options (change) 0 4,796
Destination 615 745
Total Price $49,915 $39,269
Total Invoice $44,527 $35,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,806
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,267
Model Year20062009
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/55-19
Total Price$49,915$39,269
Adjustments for Features0-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,915$38,109
Total Invoice$44,527$35,303
Adjustments for Features0-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,527$34,260

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
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
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,530$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,043

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelRLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length193.6 in188.4 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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		13.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.195.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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 liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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