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Acura TLX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,143

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,366

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXHighlander
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $32,900
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $29,281
Technology Package 3,700    
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,450
Navigation system     2,505
Floor mats     275
Satellite radio     449
Remote start     529
Sunroof     850
Heated front seats     440
Technology Package 3,505    
AWD 1,895 1,895 1,290
Navigation system     2,099
Floor mats     180
Satellite radio     359
Remote start     380
Sunroof     680
Heated front seats     352
Options (change) 5,700 2,000 6,498
Options (change) 5,400 1,895 5,340
Destination 950 950 745
Total Price $42,850 $45,750 $40,143
Total Invoice $40,724 $43,471 $35,366

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,721
Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXHighlander
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/55-19
Total Price$42,850$45,750$40,143
Adjustments for Features-2,775-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,075$41,725$40,143
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,650$0
Total Invoice$40,724$43,471$35,366
Adjustments for Features-2,637-3,8240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,087$39,647$35,366
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201820182008
ModelTLXTLXHighlander
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
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 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding third row seats  $600
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$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,330$11,580$7,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,637-3,8240

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182008
ModelTLXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.7 in188.4 in
Width73.0 in75.2 in
Height57.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,765 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 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
14.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested129043%

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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