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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: $39,920

Acura TL   
Difference: $5,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120202020
ModelTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,305 $43,650 $46,850
Technology Package 3,730    
Cargo net   49 49
Floor mats   229 229
Technology Package 3,420    
Cargo net   35 35
Floor mats   139 139
Options (change) 3,730 278 278
Options (change) 3,420 174 174
Destination 885 1,175 1,175
Total Price $39,920 $45,103 $48,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,020
Model Year201120202020
ModelTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$39,920$45,103$48,303
Adjustments for Features0-6,060-7,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,920$39,043$40,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120202020
ModelTLHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseLimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Perimeter scan  $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Intercom $25$25
Media drive$15  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim$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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,830$10,890$12,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,060$7,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-181-208

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112020
ModelTLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.2 in
Length195.3 in194.9 in
Width74.0 in76.0 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,708 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
13.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.148.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.184.3 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
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

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

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