Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2008 Acura TLX Acura TLX 2018

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,143

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $2,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,366

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $5,358

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelHighlanderTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,900 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $29,281 $34,374 $40,626
Navigation system 2,505    
Heated front seats 440    
Sunroof 850    
Floor mats 275    
Satellite radio 449    
Remote start 529    
AWD 1,450 2,000 2,000
Technology Package   3,700  
Navigation system 2,099    
Heated front seats 352    
Sunroof 680    
Floor mats 180    
Satellite radio 359    
Remote start 380    
AWD 1,290 1,895 1,895
Technology Package   3,505  
Options (change) 6,498 5,700 2,000
Options (change) 5,340 5,400 1,895
Destination 745 950 950
Total Price $40,143 $42,850 $45,750
Total Invoice $35,366 $40,724 $43,471

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Toyota Highlander dealer quotes or Acura TLX dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX V6
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $68
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,721
Model Year200820182018
ModelHighlanderTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,143$42,850$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,775-4,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,143$40,075$41,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,650
Total Invoice$35,366$40,724$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-2,637-3,824
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,366$38,087$39,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,560

Return to top

Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TLX

Model Year200820182018
ModelHighlanderTLXTLX
TrimLimitedV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control$250  
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Removable second-row console$200  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Conversation mirror$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding third row seats$600  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row$150  
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,555$10,330$11,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,637-3,824

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20082018
ModelHighlanderTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in109.3 in
Length188.4 in191.7 in
Width75.2 in73.0 in
Height68.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.5 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft314.3 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested129043%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all SUVs
See TrueDelta's information for all Toyota models.