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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: $2,629

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,998

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,040

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,745 $44,370 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $32,635 $40,598 $30,991 $35,117
Navigation system 2,650 2,650 2,500  
Floor mats 315 315    
Cargo net 49 49    
Navigation system 2,359 2,359 2,292  
Floor mats 200 200    
Cargo net 34 34    
Options (change) 3,014 3,014 2,500 0
Options (change) 2,593 2,593 2,292 0
Destination 810 810 715 715
Total Price $39,569 $48,194 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $36,038 $44,001 $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: $61
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $410
Model Year2012201220082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionT5CVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$39,569$48,194$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-2,690-4,5400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,879$43,654$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,775$0$1,825
Total Invoice$36,038$44,001$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-2,450-4,1450-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,588$39,856$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,268$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year2012201220082008
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedBaseType-S
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 $1000$1000
CVT $1000  
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$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$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75 $75$75
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  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$6,105$7,955$3,415$3,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,690$4,540$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,450-4,1450-161

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122008
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 Weight3,947 lb.3,484 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
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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