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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: $45,788

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120192019
ModelRLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $47,200 $42,930 $46,050
Advance Package 7,950    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   229 229
AWD   1,460 1,460
Advance Package 7,128    
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   139 139
AWD   1,333 1,333
Options (change) 7,950 1,738 1,738
Options (change) 7,128 1,507 1,507
Destination 885 1,120 1,120
Total Price $56,035 $45,788 $48,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,461
Model Year201120192019
ModelRLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$56,035$45,788$48,908
Adjustments for Features0-3,725-5,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$42,063$43,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120192019
ModelRLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedLimited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
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 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
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
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Lockable center differential $150$150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,515$12,240$13,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,725$5,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-214-274

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112019
ModelRLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in109.8 in
Length195.8 in192.5 in
Width72.7 in75.8 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 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
13.8 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.842.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.883.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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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