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GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,708

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,923

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $6,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelAcadiaAcadiaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLTDenaliSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,185 $43,220 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $36,275 $41,059 $26,408 $29,762
Navigation system 1,890 1,890    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,445 1,445 1,700 1,700
Second-row high console 300 300    
Sunroof 1,400   850  
AWD 2,000 2,000 1,450 1,450
Leather seating surfaces     1,490  
Extra Value Package 4     865  
Third-row seat     1,090  
Towing Prep Package     220 220
Power liftgate     400  
Remote start     529 529
Satellite radio     449 449
Floor mats     185 275
Extra Value Package 6     2,475  
Extra Value Package 8       3,280
Navigation system 1,663 1,663    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,272 1,272 1,360 1,360
Second-row high console 264 264    
Sunroof 1,232   680  
AWD 1,900 1,900 1,305 1,305
Leather seating surfaces     1,192  
Extra Value Package 4     778  
Third-row seat     872  
Towing Prep Package     176 176
Power liftgate     320  
Remote start     380 380
Satellite radio     359 359
Floor mats     120 180
Extra Value Package 6     2,228  
Extra Value Package 8       2,952
Options (change) 7,035 5,635 11,703 7,903
Options (change) 6,331 5,099 9,770 6,712
Destination 810 810 745 745
Total Price $46,030 $49,665 $41,708 $41,718
Total Invoice $43,416 $46,968 $36,923 $37,219

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,468
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelAcadiaAcadiaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLTDenaliSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine288hp V6288hp V6270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/60-19255/55-20245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$46,030$49,665$41,708$41,718
Adjustments for Features-445-3,2200-775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,585$46,445$41,708$40,943
Cost Above Minimum$0$860$765$0
Total Invoice$43,416$46,968$36,923$37,219
Adjustments for Features-420-3,0450-691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,996$43,923$36,923$36,528
Cost Above Minimum$0$927$395$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelAcadiaAcadiaHighlanderHighlander
TrimSLTDenaliSportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control  $250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch $250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Removable second-row console  $200$200
Second-row high console$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Glass roof panel(s)$300$300  
Laminated front side windows $200  
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Cargo area audio controls $100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0  
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$6,025$8,800$5,580$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$445$3,220$0$775
Value of Feature Adjustments-420-3,0450-691

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112009
ModelAcadiaHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase118.9 in109.8 in
Length200.7 in188.4 in
Width78.2 in75.2 in
Height69.9 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,870 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.1 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
68.9 ft342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
116.9 ft395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested85072%
Total Not Requested32528%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested110098%
Total Not Requested252%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265085%
Total Not Requested45015%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

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