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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: $8,431

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,367

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $8,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $42,930
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $39,410
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  
Entertainment Package     1,900
Technology Package     3,675
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  
Entertainment Package     1,723
Technology Package     3,333
Options (change) 10,954 7,154 5,575
Options (change) 9,214 6,156 5,056
Destination 745 745 885
Total Price $40,959 $40,969 $49,390
Total Invoice $36,367 $36,663 $45,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,771
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,074
Model Year200920092011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/21 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$49,390
Adjustments for Features0-775-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,959$40,194$47,965
Cost Above Minimum$765$0$0
Total Invoice$36,367$36,663$45,351
Adjustments for Features0-694-1,308
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,367$35,969$44,043
Cost Above Minimum$398$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year200920092011
ModelHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
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 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,355$6,130$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-694-1,308

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20092011
ModelHighlanderMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in108.3 in
Length188.4 in191.6 in
Width75.2 in78.5 in
Height68.1 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,550 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 in37.5 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-dash200No
Rear air vents with automatic controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested95081%
Total Not Requested22519%
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

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested82555%
Total Not Requested66545%

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