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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: $39,614

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,986

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $6,359

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132008
ModelTLHighlander
TrimSH-AWDLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $39,455 $32,900
Base Invoice $36,998 $29,281
Technology Package 3,730  
Navigation system   2,505
Floor mats   275
Satellite radio   449
Sunroof   850
Heated front seats   440
AWD   1,450
Technology Package 3,452  
Navigation system   2,099
Floor mats   180
Satellite radio   359
Sunroof   680
Heated front seats   352
AWD   1,290
Options (change) 3,730 5,969
Options (change) 3,452 4,960
Destination 895 745
Total Price $44,080 $39,614
Total Invoice $41,345 $34,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,376
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,163
Model Year20132008
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$44,080$39,614
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,080$38,704
Total Invoice$41,345$34,986
Adjustments for Features0-804
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,345$34,182

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
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 
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 manual controls $150
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$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$910
Value of Feature Adjustments0-804

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20132008
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
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135070%
Total Not Requested59030%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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