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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: $3,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelTLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,325 $35,745
Base Invoice $30,384 $32,635
Navigation system 2,000 2,650
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   315
Navigation system 1,821 2,359
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Cargo net   34
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 2,000 3,014
Options (change) 1,821 2,593
Destination 615 810
Total Price $35,940 $39,569
Total Invoice $32,820 $36,038

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $372
Model Year20062012
ModelTLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/55-19
Total Price$35,940$39,569
Adjustments for Features0-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$36,444
Total Invoice$32,820$36,038
Adjustments for Features0-2,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$33,192

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
ModelTLHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Conversation mirror $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
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Total Value of Features$2,765$5,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,846

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062012
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.4,045 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 Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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