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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: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,950

Acura RDX   
Difference: $1,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $33,895
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $39,744 $31,164
Floor mats 225 225 225  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Technology Package       3,300
Floor mats 140 140 140  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333  
Technology Package       3,026
Options (change) 1,685 1,685 1,685 3,300
Options (change) 1,473 1,473 1,473 3,026
Destination 900 900 900 760
Total Price $39,900 $43,500 $46,115 $37,955
Total Invoice $36,442 $39,729 $42,117 $34,950

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $189
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19235/55-18
Total Price$39,900$43,500$46,115$37,955
Adjustments for Features-1,840-3,615-5,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,060$39,885$40,350$37,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0
Total Invoice$36,442$39,729$42,117$34,950
Adjustments for Features-1,681-3,302-5,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,761$36,427$36,852$34,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$2,091$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRDX
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Lockable center differential$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
USB port$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Boost gauge   $75
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Total Value of Features$8,865$10,640$12,790$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$3,615$5,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,681-3,302-5,2650

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162009
ModelHighlanderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in104.3 in
Length191.1 in180.7 in
Width75.8 in73.6 in
Height68.1 in65.2 in
Curb Weight4,454 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in37.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft360.6 ft3

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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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