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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: $48,753

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $12,647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelRLXRLXHighlanderHighlander
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $46,850 $48,250
Advance Package 6,000 6,000    
Floor mats     229 229
Remote start     499 499
Advance Package 5,559 5,559    
Floor mats     139 139
Remote start     320 320
Options (change) 6,000 6,000 728 728
Options (change) 5,559 5,559 459 459
Destination 950 950 1,175 1,175
Total Price $61,400 $66,900 $48,753 $50,153

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,380
Model Year2017201720202020
ModelRLXRLXHighlanderHighlander
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H295hp V6186hp I4 H
TransmissionT6S7T8CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14500, 14825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$61,400$66,900$48,753$50,153
Adjustments for Features-40-1,515-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,360$65,385$48,403$50,153
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0$1,750

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2017201720202020
ModelRLXRLXHighlanderHighlander
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDPlatinumHybrid Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Eco accelerator $100  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Perimeter scan  $25$25
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
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$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Intercom  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600
Rear wheel steering$1500   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$9,130$10,605$9,440$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$40$1,515$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-37-1,407-120

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20172020
ModelRLXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in112.2 in
Length196.1 in194.9 in
Width74.4 in76.0 in
Height57.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,970 lb.4,146 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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
15.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.348.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Around view cameras300Yes
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157568%
Total Not Requested72532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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