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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: $37,410

Acura RDX   
Difference: $939

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,430

Acura RDX   
Difference: $496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,560 $37,950 $33,195
Base Invoice $31,553 $34,649 $30,505
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 1,015    
Bodyside moldings 199 199  
Floor mats 280 280  
AWD 1,450 1,450  
Technology Package     3,500
Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL 903    
Bodyside moldings 125 125  
Floor mats 175 175  
AWD 1,325 1,325  
Technology Package     3,210
Options (change) 2,944 1,929 3,500
Options (change) 2,528 1,625 3,210
Destination 845 845 715
Total Price $38,349 $40,724 $37,410
Total Invoice $34,926 $37,119 $34,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $234
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $146
Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/55-19235/55-18
Total Price$38,349$40,724$37,410
Adjustments for Features-705-1,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,644$39,069$37,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$0
Total Invoice$34,926$37,119$34,430
Adjustments for Features-642-1,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,284$35,611$34,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,327$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201320132008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimSELimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$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
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Boost gauge  $75
Compass$0$0 
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$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Total Value of Features$7,055$8,005$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$705$1,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-642-1,5080

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132008
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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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Display Audio with Navigation, Entune and JBL
FeatureValueRequested?
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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