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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: $40,574

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,506

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,026

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013
ModelTLHighlander
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,455 $37,950
Base Invoice $36,998 $34,649
Technology Package 3,730  
Cargo net   49
Floor mats   280
AWD   1,450
Technology Package 3,452  
Cargo net   32
Floor mats   175
AWD   1,325
Options (change) 3,730 1,779
Options (change) 3,452 1,532
Destination 895 845
Total Price $44,080 $40,574
Total Invoice $41,345 $37,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,081
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,756
Model Year20132013
ModelTLHighlander
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine305hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$44,080$40,574
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,080$38,999
Total Invoice$41,345$37,026
Adjustments for Features0-1,437
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,345$35,589

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132013
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
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 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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 
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$5,980$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,437

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132013
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.4,266 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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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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 player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137571%
Total Not Requested56529%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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