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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: $41,068

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,167

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,350

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $35,595
Base Invoice $42,801 $32,498
Technology Package 4,150  
Navigation system   2,650
Cargo net   49
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
AWD   1,450
Technology Package 3,721  
Navigation system   2,359
Cargo net   34
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
AWD   1,324
Options (change) 4,150 4,663
Options (change) 3,721 4,042
Destination 885 810
Total Price $52,235 $41,068
Total Invoice $47,407 $37,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,662
Model Year20112011
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$52,235$41,068
Adjustments for Features0-665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,235$40,403
Total Invoice$47,407$37,350
Adjustments for Features0-605
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,407$36,745

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112011
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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 + travel information$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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$8,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-605

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112011
ModelRLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length195.8 in188.4 in
Width72.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.4,266 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
13.8 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.895.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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