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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: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,200 $33,070
Base Invoice $44,098 $29,762
Technology Package 4,150  
Floor mats   275
Satellite radio   449
Extra Value Package 8   3,280
Technology Package 3,756  
Floor mats   180
Satellite radio   359
Extra Value Package 8   2,952
Options (change) 4,150 4,004
Options (change) 3,756 3,491
Destination 895 745
Total Price $53,245 $37,819
Total Invoice $48,749 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,607
Model Year20122009
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$53,245$37,819
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,995$37,819
Total Invoice$48,749$33,998
Adjustments for Features-1,1440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,605$33,998

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
ModelRLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Full-size spare tire $225
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
Cargo net$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 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel 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 
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 seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
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$7,605$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1440

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
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.3,979 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

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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