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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: $44,975

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,969

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,738

Acura RDX   
Difference: $918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,800 $35,800
Base Invoice $40,903 $33,995
Floor mats 225  
Remote start 499  
AWD 1,460 1,500
Advance Package   6,700
Floor mats 140  
Remote start 320  
AWD 1,333 1,421
Advance Package   6,347
Options (change) 2,184 8,200
Options (change) 1,793 7,768
Destination 960 975
Total Price $47,944 $44,975
Total Invoice $43,656 $42,738

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $484
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,345
Model Year20172018
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine295hp V6279hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/60-18
Total Price$47,944$44,975
Adjustments for Features-2,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,459$44,975
Total Invoice$43,656$42,738
Adjustments for Features-2,2630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,393$42,738

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172018
ModelHighlanderRDX
TrimLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane keeping assist $400
Perimeter scan$25 
Rearview camera $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
Intercom$25 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,365$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2630

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172018
ModelHighlanderRDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in105.7 in
Length192.5 in184.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height68.1 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in38.3 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 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested410067%
Total Not Requested206533%

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