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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: $42,730

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,894

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $40,990
Base Invoice $32,635 $37,252
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,760  
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
AWD 1,450  
Entertainment Package   1,750
Technology Package   4,050
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,566  
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
AWD 1,324  
Entertainment Package   1,587
Technology Package   3,673
Options (change) 6,175 5,800
Options (change) 5,449 5,260
Destination 810 760
Total Price $42,730 $47,550
Total Invoice $38,894 $43,272

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,686
Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG15/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19255/55-18
Total Price$42,730$47,550
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,730$46,790
Total Invoice$38,894$43,272
Adjustments for Features0-692
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,894$42,580

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122009
ModelHighlanderMDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$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 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$5,005$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20122009
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 Weight4,266 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
Acura MDX

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200No
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125067%
Total Not Requested62533%

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