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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: $39,768

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,163

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $35,745
Base Invoice $41,560 $32,635
Technology Package 3,620  
Navigation system   2,650
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Technology Package 3,245  
Navigation system   2,359
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 3,620 3,213
Options (change) 3,245 2,718
Destination 715 810
Total Price $50,615 $39,768
Total Invoice $45,520 $36,163

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,718
Model Year20082012
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/55-19
Total Price$50,615$39,768
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,905$39,768
Total Invoice$45,520$36,163
Adjustments for Features-6390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,881$36,163

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
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, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6390

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
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.4,045 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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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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