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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: $41,653

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $12,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,036

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $10,031

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelRLHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,780 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200
Base Invoice $40,795 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268
Technology Package 3,620        
CMBS and Pax 3,700        
Cargo net   49 49 49 49
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
AWD   1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460
Technology Package 3,221        
CMBS and Pax 3,381        
Cargo net   35 35 35 35
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
AWD   1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333
Options (change) 7,320 1,738 1,738 1,738 1,738
Options (change) 6,602 1,507 1,507 1,507 1,507
Destination 670 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,770 $41,653 $42,823 $44,813 $47,933
Total Invoice $48,067 $38,036 $39,104 $40,921 $43,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,367
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,999
Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelRLHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$53,770$41,653$42,823$44,813$47,933
Adjustments for Features0-3,250-3,250-4,075-5,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$38,403$39,573$40,738$42,483
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,170$2,335$4,080
Total Invoice$48,067$38,036$39,104$40,921$43,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,968-2,968-3,721-4,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,067$35,068$36,136$37,200$38,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,068$2,132$3,725

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072018201820182018
ModelRLHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLESELimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshade, rear, power$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Tires, run-flat$150    
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100    
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500    
Lockable center differential $150$150$150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$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$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50    
Wood trim, alternative type$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$8,140$11,390$11,390$12,215$13,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,250$3,250$4,075$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,968-2,968-3,721-4,977

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20072018
ModelRLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length193.6 in192.5 in
Width72.2 in75.8 in
Height57.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.4,535 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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
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 XLE

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

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%

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%

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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