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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: $43,199

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $551

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,295

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelTLXTLXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $40,190 $42,680 $50,340
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $36,694 $38,968 $45,961
Advance Package 7,550        
Driver Technology Package     1,400    
Floor mats     225 225 225
Remote start     499 499  
Advance Package 7,152        
Driver Technology Package     1,266    
Floor mats     140 140 140
Remote start     310 310  
Options (change) 7,550 0 2,124 724 225
Options (change) 7,152 0 1,716 450 140
Destination 950 950 885 885 885
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $43,199 $44,289 $51,450
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $39,295 $40,303 $46,986

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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: $739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,052
Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelTLXTLXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6270hp V6270hp V6231hp V6 H
TransmissionT9T9T6T6CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$44,700$43,750$43,199$44,289$51,450
Adjustments for Features-2,240-1,2400-600-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,460$42,510$43,199$43,689$49,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$490$6,176
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$39,295$40,303$46,986
Adjustments for Features-2,129-1,1780-546-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,347$40,398$39,295$39,757$45,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$51$0$462$5,796

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182018201520152015
ModelTLXTLXHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimV6V6 A-SpecLimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100 
CVT    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   
Heated steering wheel$100  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshades, second row  $125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200   
Lane keeping assist$400$400   
Obstacle detection, front$150$150   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100   
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250    
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Body kit $0   
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Intercom  $25$25$25
Media drive$15$15   
Surround sound$250$250   
Wireless charging station$75$75   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75    
Compass$0$0   
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Spotter mirror(s) $50   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75$75$75
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Heated second row seats$200  $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125$125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Upgraded floor mats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Wheels, dark finish $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,205$9,205$7,965$8,565$10,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,240$1,240$0$600$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,129-1,1780-546-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20182015
ModelTLXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in109.8 in
Length191.7 in191.1 in
Width73.0 in75.8 in
Height57.0 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.4,135 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 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
14.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested360068%
Total Not Requested171532%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Driver Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested1450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

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

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