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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: $39,445

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,316

Acura TL   
Difference: $2,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,915 $47,870 $43,530 $50,485 $34,955 $38,505
Base Invoice $37,356 $43,705 $39,744 $46,094 $32,136 $35,391
Floor mats 225 225 225 225    
Cargo net 49 49 49 49    
Technology Package         3,730 3,730
Floor mats 140 140 140 140    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32    
Technology Package         3,420 3,420
Options (change) 274 274 274 274 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 172 172 172 172 3,420 3,420
Destination 900 900 900 900 760 760
Total Price $42,089 $49,044 $44,704 $51,659 $39,445 $42,995
Total Invoice $38,428 $44,777 $40,816 $47,166 $36,316 $39,571

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,481
Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6231hp V6 H270hp V6231hp V6 H280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionT6CVTT6CVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$42,089$49,044$44,704$51,659$39,445$42,995
Adjustments for Features-3,935-5,435-6,085-7,5850-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,154$43,609$38,619$44,074$39,445$40,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,455$465$5,920$0$1,350
Total Invoice$38,428$44,777$40,816$47,166$36,316$39,571
Adjustments for Features-3,593-4,962-5,556-6,9250-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,835$39,815$35,260$40,241$36,316$37,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,980$425$5,406$0$1,230

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year201620162016201620092009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTLTL
TrimLimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited PlatinumBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
CVT $1000 $1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600  
Cruise control$150$150  $150$150
Heated steering wheel  $100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100  
Forward collision warning  $200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Lane departure warning  $200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75  
Side curtain airbags    $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75   
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 $125   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175  
Rear air vents    $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
Intercom$25$25$25$25  
Media drive    $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Compass    $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25 $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25$25
Tachometer$75 $75 $75$75
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim    $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125$125  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels    $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels$600$600$600$600  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,740$10,240$10,890$12,390$4,805$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,935$5,435$6,085$7,585$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,593-4,962-5,556-6,9250-2,025

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162009
ModelHighlanderTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length191.1 in195.3 in
Width75.8 in74.0 in
Height68.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,135 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested61528%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested61528%

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