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Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $279

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,903

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620082008
ModelTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,325 $29,410 $32,900
Base Invoice $30,384 $26,241 $29,281
Navigation system 2,000 2,530 2,505
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Cold Weather Package   60  
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850 850
Universal garage door opener   125  
Heated front seats     440
Navigation system 1,821 2,118 2,099
5-speed shiftable automatic 0    
Cold Weather Package   48  
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680 680
Universal garage door opener   100  
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 2,000 6,064 4,519
Options (change) 1,821 4,917 3,670
Destination 615 745 745
Total Price $35,940 $36,219 $38,164
Total Invoice $32,820 $31,903 $33,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $656
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,741
Model Year200620082008
ModelTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,940$36,219$38,164
Adjustments for Features0-935-2,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$35,284$35,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$32,820$31,903$33,696
Adjustments for Features0-824-1,951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$31,079$31,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$666

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620082008
ModelTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Cargo net$40  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Cassette player$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,155$4,090$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$935$2,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-824-1,951

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062008
ModelTLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.8 in
Length189.3 in188.4 in
Width72.2 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,979 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 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
12.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.595.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%

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