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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: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTSXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $29,160 $35,745
Base Invoice $26,822 $32,635
Technology Package 3,100  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation system   2,650
Floor mats   315
Technology Package 2,843  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Navigation system   2,359
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 3,100 2,965
Options (change) 2,843 2,559
Destination 760 810
Total Price $33,020 $39,520
Total Invoice $30,425 $36,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,265
Model Year20092012
ModelTSXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/55-19
Total Price$33,020$39,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,020$36,980
Total Invoice$30,425$36,004
Adjustments for Features0-2,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,425$33,690

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelTSXHighlander
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 third row seats $600
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,140$5,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,314

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092012
ModelTSXHighlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.6 in109.8 in
Length186.2 in188.4 in
Width72.5 in75.2 in
Height56.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,488 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 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		12.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.695.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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