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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: $40,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $4,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820212021
ModelHighlanderRDXRDX
TrimLimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,900 $38,400 $51,000
Navigation system 2,505    
Floor mats 275    
Heated front seats 440    
Satellite radio 449    
Sunroof 850    
Power liftgate 400    
AWD 1,450 1,500  
Technology Package   3,700 3,700
Navigation system 2,099    
Floor mats 180    
Heated front seats 352    
Satellite radio 359    
Sunroof 680    
Power liftgate 320    
AWD 1,290 1,421  
Technology Package   3,505 3,505
Options (change) 6,369 5,200 3,700
Options (change) 5,280 4,926 3,505
Destination 745 1,045 1,045
Total Price $40,014 $44,645 $55,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,831
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,821
Model Year200820212021
ModelHighlanderRDXRDX
TrimLimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6272hp I4272hp I4
TransmissionT5T10T10
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-19255/45-20
Total Price$40,014$44,645$55,745
Adjustments for Features0-800-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,014$43,845$54,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,100

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year200820212021
ModelHighlanderRDXRDX
TrimLimitedBasePMC Edition
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,630$7,430$7,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$800$800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-107-65

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20082021
ModelHighlanderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in108.3 in
Length188.4 in186.8 in
Width75.2 in74.8 in
Height68.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,019 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in60.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.0 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 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft331.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft358.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

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