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Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,005

Acura TSX   
Difference: $10,524

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082021202120212021
ModelTSXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,190 $40,085 $41,680 $44,040 $47,240
Navigation system 2,100        
5-speed shiftable automatic 0        
Floor mats   229 229 229 229
Navigation system 1,926        
5-speed shiftable automatic 0        
Floor mats   139 139 139 139
Options (change) 2,100 229 229 229 229
Options (change) 1,926 139 139 139 139
Destination 715 1,215 1,215 1,215 1,215
Total Price $31,005 $41,529 $43,124 $45,484 $48,684

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TSX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,447
Model Year20082021202120212021
ModelTSXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine205hp I4295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 8?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/65-18235/55-20235/55-20235/55-20
Total Price$31,005$41,529$43,124$45,484$48,684
Adjustments for Features0-6,125-6,275-7,450-8,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,005$35,404$36,849$38,034$39,859
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,445$2,630$4,455

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082021202120212021
ModelTSXHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseXLEXSELimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150    
Heated steering wheel    $100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15    
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan    $25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350    
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat $40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150
Roof rails $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof    $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim$250    
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350   
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,365$10,490$10,640$11,815$13,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,125$6,275$7,450$8,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-200-197-222-245

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082021
ModelTSXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length183.4 in194.9 in
Width69.4 in76.0 in
Height57.3 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,345 lb.4,145 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.2 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 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
13.2 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.248.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.284.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XSE

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

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

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