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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: $41,019

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,362

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $3,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderTL
TrimLimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $39,255
Base Invoice $32,635 $36,812
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
Cargo net 49  
AWD 1,450  
Technology Package   3,730
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
Cargo net 34  
AWD 1,324  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 4,464 3,730
Options (change) 3,917 3,452
Destination 810 895
Total Price $41,019 $43,880
Total Invoice $37,362 $41,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,511
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,300
Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderTL
TrimLimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/45-18
Total Price$41,019$43,880
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,369$43,880
Total Invoice$37,362$41,159
Adjustments for Features-1,5030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,859$41,159

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderTL
TrimLimitedSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
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 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$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 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,805$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5030

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

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelHighlanderTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length188.4 in194.0 in
Width75.2 in74.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,266 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 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 TL specs.

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135062%
Total Not Requested84038%

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