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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: $39,115

Acura RDX   
Difference: $604

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,129

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,745 $34,520
Base Invoice $32,635 $32,430
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   3,424
Options (change) 3,164 3,700
Options (change) 2,684 3,424
Destination 810 895
Total Price $39,719 $39,115
Total Invoice $36,129 $36,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $211
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,361
Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6273hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$39,719$39,115
Adjustments for Features-8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,904$39,115
Total Invoice$36,129$36,749
Adjustments for Features-7410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,388$36,749

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122014
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
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 
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
Media drive $15
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver 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$4,580$3,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7410

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122014
ModelHighlanderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length188.4 in183.5 in
Width75.2 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.6 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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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested134053%

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