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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,270

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,348

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $48,200
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $44,098
Value Package 560    
Side curtain airbags 650    
Leather seating surfaces 1,400    
Floor mats 106 106  
Cargo net 49 49  
Heated front seats 440    
Value Package 504    
Side curtain airbags 559    
Leather seating surfaces 1,120    
Floor mats 66 66  
Cargo net 34 34  
Heated front seats 352    
Options (change) 3,205 155 0
Options (change) 2,635 100 0
Destination 605 605 895
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0
Total Price $34,270 $36,050 $49,095
Total Invoice $30,348 $32,049 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,019
Model Year200620062012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H300hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17245/45-18
Total Price$34,270$36,050$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,270$35,750$46,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0
Total Invoice$30,348$32,049$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-267-2,626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,348$31,782$42,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,434$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year200620062012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
CVT $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear heater$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Cassette player$50$50 
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Tachometer$75 $75
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,775$4,075$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-267-2,626

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062012
ModelHighlanderRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in110.2 in
Length184.6 in195.8 in
Width71.9 in72.7 in
Height67.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.7 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.6 ft313.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL specs.

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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