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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,270

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,048

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $1,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $37,890 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $27,108 $33,944 $30,991 $35,117
Value Package 560      
Side curtain airbags 650      
Floor mats 106 106    
Cargo net 49 49    
Heated front seats 440      
Leather seating surfaces 1,400      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,500  
Value Package 504      
Side curtain airbags 559      
Floor mats 66 66    
Cargo net 34 34    
Heated front seats 352      
Leather seating surfaces 1,120      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,292  
Options (change) 5,205 2,155 2,500 0
Options (change) 4,335 1,800 2,292 0
Destination 605 605 715 715
Gas Tax 0 -2,600 0 0
Total Price $36,270 $38,050 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $32,048 $33,749 $33,998 $35,832

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,158
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6208hp V6 H258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionA5CVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$36,270$38,050$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-235-5600-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,035$37,490$36,940$38,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,455$0$1,900
Total Invoice$32,048$33,749$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-208-4970-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,840$33,252$33,998$35,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$0$1,742

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear heater$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$4,250$3,690$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$235$560$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-208-4970-92

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20062008
ModelHighlanderTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in107.9 in
Length184.6 in189.3 in
Width71.9 in72.2 in
Height67.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.9 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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