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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: $45,788

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $11,257

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,930 $46,050 $48,200
Floor mats 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49  
AWD 1,460 1,460  
Advance Package     7,950
Floor mats 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35  
AWD 1,333 1,333  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 1,738 1,738 7,950
Options (change) 1,507 1,507 7,194
Destination 1,120 1,120 895
Total Price $45,788 $48,908 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,982
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,834
Model Year201920192012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$45,788$48,908$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,725-5,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,063$43,808$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year201920192012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderRL
TrimLimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Perimeter scan $25 
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Lockable center differential$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Intercom$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$12,240$13,615$8,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,725$5,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-214-2740

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura RL

Model Year20192012
ModelHighlanderRL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.2 in
Length192.5 in195.8 in
Width75.8 in72.7 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,535 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested232582%
Total Not Requested50018%

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