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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,959

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,691

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,367

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $40,990
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $37,252
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,700 1,700  
Sunroof 850    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Extra Value Package 4 865    
Third-row seat 1,090    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Power liftgate 400    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Floor mats 185 275  
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Sport Package     6,150
Entertainment Package     1,750
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,360 1,360  
Sunroof 680    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Extra Value Package 4 778    
Third-row seat 872    
AWD 1,305 1,305  
Power liftgate 320    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Floor mats 120 180  
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Sport Package     5,577
Entertainment Package     1,587
Options (change) 10,954 7,154 7,900
Options (change) 9,214 6,156 7,164
Destination 745 745 760
Total Price $40,959 $40,969 $49,650
Total Invoice $36,367 $36,663 $45,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,492
Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$40,959$40,969$49,650
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,959$40,194$47,765
Cost Above Minimum$765$0$0
Total Invoice$36,367$36,663$45,176
Adjustments for Features0-694-1,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,367$35,969$43,461
Cost Above Minimum$398$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Conversation mirror$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
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$5,030$5,805$6,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-694-1,715

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092009
ModelHighlanderMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in108.3 in
Length188.4 in190.7 in
Width75.2 in78.5 in
Height68.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,535 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 4
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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 controls100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Traffic information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested112543%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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