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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: $37,955

Acura RDX   
Difference: $3,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $33,895
Base Invoice $32,498 $31,164
Navigation system 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 315  
AWD 1,450  
Technology Package   3,300
Navigation system 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 200  
AWD 1,324  
Technology Package   3,026
Options (change) 4,614 3,300
Options (change) 4,008 3,026
Destination 810 760
Total Price $41,019 $37,955
Total Invoice $37,316 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,534
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $974
Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/55-18
Total Price$41,019$37,955
Adjustments for Features-1,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,489$37,955
Total Invoice$37,316$34,950
Adjustments for Features-1,3920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,924$34,950

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge $75
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 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$7,130$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3920

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112009
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 Weight4,266 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX specs.

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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