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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: $37,819

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $15,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $14,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,070 $48,200
Base Invoice $29,762 $44,098
Satellite radio 449  
Floor mats 275  
Extra Value Package 8 3,280  
Technology Package   4,150
Satellite radio 359  
Floor mats 180  
Extra Value Package 8 2,952  
Technology Package   3,756
Options (change) 4,004 4,150
Options (change) 3,491 3,756
Destination 745 895
Total Price $37,819 $53,245
Total Invoice $33,998 $48,749

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,607
Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$37,819$53,245
Adjustments for Features0-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,819$51,995
Total Invoice$33,998$48,749
Adjustments for Features0-1,144
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,998$47,605

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,355$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,144

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelHighlanderRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.2 in
Length188.4 in195.8 in
Width75.2 in72.7 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%

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