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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: $48,823

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,347

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelHighlanderMDX
TrimLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $43,650 $53,230
Floor mats 229  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,810  
Remote start 499  
AWD 1,460 2,000
Entertainment Package   2,000
Floor mats 139  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,610  
Remote start 320  
AWD 1,333 1,857
Entertainment Package   1,857
Options (change) 3,998 4,000
Options (change) 3,402 3,714
Destination 1,175 940
Total Price $48,823 $58,170

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,962
Model Year20202016
ModelHighlanderMDX
TrimLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T9
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12546, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20245/55-19
Total Price$48,823$58,170
Adjustments for Features0-2,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,823$55,355

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20202016
ModelHighlanderMDX
TrimLimitedAdvance
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Display key $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control $25
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Laminated front side windows $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200
Blu-Ray-compatible entertainment system$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HDMI port $25
Intercom$25 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,715$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,621

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura MDX

Model Year20202016
ModelHighlanderMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.2 in111.0 in
Length194.9 in193.6 in
Width76.0 in77.2 in
Height68.1 in67.6 in
Curb Weight4,330 lb.4,195 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.19.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom41.0 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in35.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.7 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in40.6 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in27.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
48.4 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.3 ft368.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Advance

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
Trailer sway control25No
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested15022%
Total Not Requested52578%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%

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