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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: $35,940

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderTL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $33,325
Base Invoice $32,635 $30,384
Navigation system 2,650 2,000
Cargo net 49  
Floor mats 315  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Navigation system 2,359 1,821
Cargo net 34  
Floor mats 200  
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 3,014 2,000
Options (change) 2,593 1,821
Destination 810 615
Total Price $39,569 $35,940
Total Invoice $36,038 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $504
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $372
Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderTL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$39,569$35,940
Adjustments for Features-3,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,444$35,940
Total Invoice$36,038$32,820
Adjustments for Features-2,8460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,192$32,820

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelHighlanderTL
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
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 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Conversation mirror$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Total Value of Features$5,890$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8460

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,045 lb.3,580 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
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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