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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: $39,645

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,444

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,903

Acura TL   
Difference: $1,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelTLTLHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,105 $38,655 $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485
Base Invoice $32,673 $35,929 $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094
Technology Package 3,730 3,730        
Cargo net     49 49 49 49
Floor mats     225 225 225 225
Technology Package 3,420 3,420        
Cargo net     32 32 32 32
Floor mats     140 140 140 140
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 274 274 274 274
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 172 172 172 172
Destination 810 810 900 900 900 900
Total Price $39,645 $43,195 $42,089 $49,044 $44,704 $51,659
Total Invoice $36,903 $40,159 $38,428 $44,777 $40,816 $47,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,591
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,159
Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelTLTLHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT5T5T6CVTT6CVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$39,645$43,195$42,089$49,044$44,704$51,659
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-4,035-5,535-6,185-7,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,645$40,995$38,054$43,509$38,519$43,974
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$5,455$465$5,920
Total Invoice$36,903$40,159$38,428$44,777$40,816$47,166
Adjustments for Features0-2,045-3,684-5,053-5,647-7,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,903$38,114$34,744$39,724$35,169$40,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$0$4,980$425$5,405

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201020102016201620162016
ModelTLTLHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSH-AWDLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 $1100 
CVT   $1000 $1000
FWD$0 $0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15    
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning    $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 $75 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100    
Roof rails  $250$250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125 $125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100    
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
Intercom  $25$25$25$25
Media drive$15$15    
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25    
Compass$0$0    
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25 $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25    
Tachometer$75$75$75 $75 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350    
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100    
Total Value of Features$4,705$6,905$8,740$10,240$10,890$12,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$4,035$5,535$6,185$7,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,045-3,684-5,053-5,647-7,017

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102016
ModelTLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length195.3 in191.1 in
Width74.0 in75.8 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 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
13.1 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested61528%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested61528%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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