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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: $36,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $799

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,635

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTL
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,519 $33,220 $33,725
Base Invoice $26,635 $29,897 $30,991
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Floor mats 185 275  
Extra Value Package 6 2,915    
Third-row seat 1,031    
Extra Value Package 8   3,400  
Navigation system     2,500
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Floor mats 120 180  
Extra Value Package 6 2,624    
Third-row seat 825    
Extra Value Package 8   3,060  
Navigation system     2,292
Options (change) 7,420 4,124 2,500
Options (change) 6,200 3,599 2,292
Destination 800 800 715
Total Price $37,739 $38,144 $36,940
Total Invoice $33,635 $34,296 $33,998

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,596
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,220
Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTL
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$37,739$38,144$36,940
Adjustments for Features-925-2,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,814$35,344$36,940
Cost Above Minimum$1,470$0$0
Total Invoice$33,635$34,296$33,998
Adjustments for Features-824-2,5180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,811$31,778$33,998
Cost Above Minimum$1,033$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year201020102008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTL
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Cassette player  $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,780$6,655$3,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$2,800$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-824-2,5180

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20102008
ModelHighlanderTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.9 in
Length188.4 in189.3 in
Width75.2 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,483 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.9 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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