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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: $40,773

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $10,287

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,151

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $8,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,950 $46,680
Base Invoice $34,649 $41,935
Floor mats 280  
Cargo net 49  
Bodyside moldings 199  
AWD 1,450  
Technology Package   3,620
Floor mats 175  
Cargo net 32  
Bodyside moldings 125  
AWD 1,325  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 1,978 3,620
Options (change) 1,657 3,245
Destination 845 760
Total Price $40,773 $51,060
Total Invoice $37,151 $45,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,645
Model Year20132009
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$40,773$51,060
Adjustments for Features-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,833$51,060
Total Invoice$37,151$45,940
Adjustments for Features-8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,295$45,940

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132009
ModelHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$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 
Hill descent control$250 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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-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$8,355$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8560

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132009
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 Weight4,266 lb.4,083 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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