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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: $39,594

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,601

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,558

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122010
ModelTLHighlander
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,255 $33,220
Base Invoice $36,812 $29,897
Technology Package 3,730  
Floor mats   275
Satellite radio   449
AWD   1,450
Extra Value Package 8   3,400
Technology Package 3,452  
Floor mats   180
Satellite radio   359
AWD   1,305
Extra Value Package 8   3,060
Options (change) 3,730 5,574
Options (change) 3,452 4,904
Destination 895 800
Total Price $43,880 $39,594
Total Invoice $41,159 $35,601

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,046
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,141
Model Year20122010
ModelTLHighlander
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$43,880$39,594
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,880$37,834
Total Invoice$41,159$35,601
Adjustments for Features0-1,583
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,159$34,018

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122010
ModelTLHighlander
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Cargo net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,245$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,583

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122010
ModelTLHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length194.0 in188.4 in
Width74.0 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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
13.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.142.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.195.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

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