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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: $43,414

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $1,401

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,611

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLESELimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $39,950
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $36,002
Floor mats 229 229 229  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810 1,810 1,810 1,500
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Navigation system       2,750
Floor mats 139 139 139  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610 1,610 1,610 1,350
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333  
Navigation system       2,475
Options (change) 3,499 3,499 3,499 4,250
Options (change) 3,082 3,082 3,082 3,825
Destination 995 995 995 615
Total Price $43,414 $44,584 $46,574 $44,815
Total Invoice $39,611 $40,679 $42,496 $40,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,841
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,882
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLESELimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6253hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12200, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19235/65-17
Total Price$43,414$44,584$46,574$44,815
Adjustments for Features-4,440-4,440-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,974$40,144$41,309$44,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,335$0
Total Invoice$39,611$40,679$42,496$40,442
Adjustments for Features-4,051-4,051-4,8040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,560$36,628$37,692$40,442
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,068$2,132$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderMDX
TrimXLESELimitedTouring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Cruise control   $150
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential   $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Tow hook(s), rear   $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$9,715$9,715$10,540$5,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$4,440$5,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,051-4,051-4,8040

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20182006
ModelHighlanderMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in106.3 in
Length192.5 in188.7 in
Width75.8 in77.0 in
Height68.1 in68.7 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,471 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.20.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in61.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in56.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in58.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in29.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft349.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft381.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Total Requested100098%
Total Not Requested252%

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