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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: $35,905

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,324

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelTSXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,360 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $29,506 $26,408 $29,762
Technology Package 3,650    
Automatic climate control, front   375  
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Universal garage door opener   125  
Power liftgate   400  
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Technology Package 3,378    
Automatic climate control, front   300  
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Universal garage door opener   100  
Power liftgate   320  
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 3,650 7,439 4,004
Options (change) 3,378 6,171 3,491
Destination 895 745 745
Total Price $35,905 $37,444 $37,819
Total Invoice $33,779 $33,324 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $161
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,646
Model Year201220092009
ModelTSXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)460, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,905$37,444$37,819
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,905$36,694$35,744
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$0
Total Invoice$33,779$33,324$33,998
Adjustments for Features0-667-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,779$32,657$32,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$524$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201220092009
ModelTSXHighlanderHighlander
TrimBaseSportLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Compass$0  
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $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 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding third row seats $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,730$4,480$5,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-667-1,865

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20122009
ModelTSXHighlander
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in109.8 in
Length189.2 in188.4 in
Width72.4 in75.2 in
Height57.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,809 lb.3,979 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 Headroom36.9 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		31.5 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		31.542.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.2 ft395.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power liftgate350Yes
ELS, 460W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested125066%
Total Not Requested64034%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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