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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura ILX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $7,249

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $5,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderILX
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $28,100
Base Invoice $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $26,701
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Technology Plus Package       5,000
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Technology Plus Package       4,737
Options (change) 229 229 229 5,000
Options (change) 139 139 139 4,737
Destination 995 995 995 965
Total Price $41,314 $43,304 $46,424 $34,065
Total Invoice $37,736 $39,553 $42,402 $32,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura ILX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,939
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,310
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderILX
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8S8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19215/45-17
Total Price$41,314$43,304$46,424$34,065
Adjustments for Features-3,310-4,485-5,8600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,004$38,819$40,564$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$815$2,560$0
Total Invoice$37,736$39,553$42,402$32,403
Adjustments for Features-3,023-4,097-5,3520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,713$35,456$37,050$32,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$743$2,337$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderILX
TrimSELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
8-speed automated manual   $1300
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Perimeter scan  $25 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
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$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Media drive   $15
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$9,390$10,565$11,940$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,310$4,485$5,860$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,023-4,097-5,3520

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20182018
ModelHighlanderILX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length192.5 in181.9 in
Width75.8 in70.6 in
Height68.1 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested367578%
Total Not Requested101522%

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