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Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,520

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,004

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelRLXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $48,450 $35,745
Base Invoice $44,324 $32,635
Technology Package 6,000  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats   315
Technology Package 5,430  
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0  
Navigation system   2,359
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 6,000 2,965
Options (change) 5,430 2,559
Destination 895 810
Total Price $55,345 $39,520
Total Invoice $50,649 $36,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,135
Model Year20142012
ModelRLXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$55,345$39,520
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,695$39,520
Total Invoice$50,649$36,004
Adjustments for Features-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,139$36,004

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelRLXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate $350
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Full-size spare tire $225
Lane departure warning$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,755$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20142012
ModelRLXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in109.8 in
Length196.1 in188.4 in
Width74.4 in75.2 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 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
15.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested157559%
Total Not Requested107541%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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