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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: $39,569

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $441

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,992

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,709

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,595 $35,370
Base Invoice $32,498 $33,287
Navigation system 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Floor mats 315  
Technology Package   3,700
Navigation system 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Floor mats 200  
Technology Package   3,474
Options (change) 3,164 3,700
Options (change) 2,684 3,474
Destination 810 940
Total Price $39,569 $40,010
Total Invoice $35,992 $37,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $216
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,497
Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$39,569$40,010
Adjustments for Features0-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,569$39,785
Total Invoice$35,992$37,701
Adjustments for Features0-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,992$37,489

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera $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
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,705$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20112016
ModelHighlanderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length188.4 in184.4 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft361.3 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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested160054%
Total Not Requested139046%

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