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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: $39,768

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,163

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $9,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $46,280
Base Invoice $32,635 $41,560
Navigation system 2,650  
Bodyside moldings 199  
Cargo net 49  
Floor mats 315  
Technology Package   3,620
Navigation system 2,359  
Bodyside moldings 125  
Cargo net 34  
Floor mats 200  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 3,213 3,620
Options (change) 2,718 3,245
Destination 810 715
Total Price $39,768 $50,615
Total Invoice $36,163 $45,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,718
Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/50-17
Total Price$39,768$50,615
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,768$49,905
Total Invoice$36,163$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,163$44,881

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic 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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,055$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$710
Value of Feature Adjustments0-639

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122008
ModelHighlanderRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.2 in
Length188.4 in193.6 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.4,012 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		95.4 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

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