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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseType-SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $35,745 $44,370
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $32,635 $40,598
Navigation system 2,500   2,650 2,650
Cargo net     49 49
Floor mats     315 315
Navigation system 2,292   2,359 2,359
Cargo net     34 34
Floor mats     200 200
Options (change) 2,500 0 3,014 3,014
Options (change) 2,292 0 2,593 2,593
Destination 715 715 810 810
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $39,569 $48,194
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $36,038 $44,001

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $410
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseType-SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine258hp V6286hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,940$38,940$39,569$48,194
Adjustments for Features0-175-2,690-4,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,940$38,765$36,879$43,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$6,775
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$36,038$44,001
Adjustments for Features0-161-2,450-4,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$35,671$33,588$39,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,673$0$6,268

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelTLTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseType-SLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,590$6,105$7,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$2,690$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-161-2,450-4,145

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,484 lb.3,947 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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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