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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: $44,209

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,350

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $7,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620152015
ModelRLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,300 $40,190 $42,680
Base Invoice $43,912 $36,694 $38,968
Technology Package 3,800    
Driver Technology Package   1,400  
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   225 225
AWD   1,460 1,460
Technology Package 3,381    
Driver Technology Package   1,266  
Cargo net   32 32
Floor mats   140 140
AWD   1,333 1,333
Options (change) 3,800 3,134 1,734
Options (change) 3,381 2,771 1,505
Destination 615 885 885
Total Price $53,715 $44,209 $45,299
Total Invoice $47,908 $40,350 $41,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,684
Model Year200620152015
ModelRLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$53,715$44,209$45,299
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,715$40,784$41,274
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$490
Total Invoice$47,908$40,350$41,358
Adjustments for Features0-3,126-3,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,908$37,224$37,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$459

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620152015
ModelRLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Tires, run-flat$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,665$11,090$11,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,126-3,675

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062015
ModelRLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length193.6 in191.1 in
Width72.2 in75.8 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,454 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 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		13.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.183.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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 system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested40028%

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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