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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,669

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $286

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,193

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $1,757

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $33,895
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $31,164
Cold Weather Package 60    
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Navigation system 2,530 2,505  
Floor mats 185 275  
Sunroof 850 850  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Universal garage door opener 125    
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Heated front seats   440  
Technology Package     3,300
Cold Weather Package 48    
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Navigation system 2,118 2,099  
Floor mats 120 180  
Sunroof 680 680  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Universal garage door opener 100    
AWD 1,290 1,290  
Heated front seats   352  
Technology Package     3,026
Options (change) 7,514 5,969 3,300
Options (change) 6,207 4,960 3,026
Destination 745 745 760
Total Price $37,669 $39,614 $37,955
Total Invoice $33,193 $34,986 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,002
Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/55-18
Total Price$37,669$39,614$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,575-820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,669$38,039$37,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$370$0
Total Invoice$33,193$34,986$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,391-755
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,193$33,595$34,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$402$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820082009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge  $75
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
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,280$6,855$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575$820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,391-755

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082009
ModelHighlanderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length188.4 in180.7 in
Width75.2 in73.6 in
Height68.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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