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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: $41,653

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $12,062

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,036

Toyota Highlander XLE   
Difference: $9,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $49,300
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $43,912
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
AWD 1,460 1,460 1,460 1,460  
Technology Package         3,800
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35  
AWD 1,333 1,333 1,333 1,333  
Technology Package         3,381
Options (change) 1,738 1,738 1,738 1,738 3,800
Options (change) 1,507 1,507 1,507 1,507 3,381
Destination 995 995 995 995 615
Total Price $41,653 $42,823 $44,813 $47,933 $53,715
Total Invoice $38,036 $39,104 $40,921 $43,770 $47,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,362
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,885
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/680-460
Total Price$41,653$42,823$44,813$47,933$53,715
Adjustments for Features-3,300-3,300-4,125-5,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,353$39,523$40,688$42,433$53,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,335$4,080$0
Total Invoice$38,036$39,104$40,921$43,770$47,908
Adjustments for Features-3,013-3,013-3,767-5,0220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,023$36,091$37,154$38,748$47,908
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,068$2,131$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction    $0
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Tires, run-flat    $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats   $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats    $50
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$11,440$11,440$12,265$13,640$8,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,300$3,300$4,125$5,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,013-3,013-3,767-5,0220

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182006
ModelHighlanderRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.2 in
Length192.5 in193.6 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.3 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 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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