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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: $4,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,820

Acura TL   
Difference: $3,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTL
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,200 $33,325
Base Invoice $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,268 $30,384
Floor mats 229 229 229 229  
Cargo net 49 49 49 49  
Navigation system         2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic         0
Floor mats 139 139 139 139  
Cargo net 35 35 35 35  
Navigation system         1,821
5-speed shiftable automatic         0
Options (change) 278 278 278 278 2,000
Options (change) 174 174 174 174 1,821
Destination 995 995 995 995 615
Total Price $40,193 $41,363 $43,353 $46,473 $35,940
Total Invoice $36,703 $37,771 $39,588 $42,437 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,797
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,642
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTL
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6258hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19235/45-17
Total Price$40,193$41,363$43,353$46,473$35,940
Adjustments for Features-6,050-6,050-6,875-8,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,143$35,313$36,478$38,223$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,170$2,335$4,080$0
Total Invoice$36,703$37,771$39,588$42,437$32,820
Adjustments for Features-5,525-5,525-6,278-7,5340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,178$32,246$33,310$34,903$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,068$2,132$3,725$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTL
TrimXLESELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600 
Cruise control    $150
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0 
Around view cameras   $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Perimeter scan   $25 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags    $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear air vents    $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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25$25 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Conversation mirror$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $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 
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   $350
Machined alloy wheels $350   
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Total Value of Features$10,590$10,590$11,415$12,790$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,050$6,050$6,875$8,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,525-5,525-6,278-7,5340

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TL

Model Year20182006
ModelHighlanderTL
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in107.9 in
Length192.5 in189.3 in
Width75.8 in72.2 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,370 lb.3,580 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.9 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 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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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