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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,020

Acura TSX   
Difference: $3,201

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $1,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,460 $29,160
Base Invoice $27,108 $26,822
Value Package 560  
Side curtain airbags 650  
Heated front seats 440  
Leather seating surfaces 1,400  
Floor mats 106  
Navigation system 2,000  
Technology Package   3,100
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Value Package 504  
Side curtain airbags 559  
Heated front seats 352  
Leather seating surfaces 1,120  
Floor mats 66  
Navigation system 1,700  
Technology Package   2,843
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 5,156 3,100
Options (change) 4,301 2,843
Destination 605 760
Total Price $36,221 $33,020
Total Invoice $32,014 $30,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,091
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,492
Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine215hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,221$33,020
Adjustments for Features-1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,111$33,020
Total Invoice$32,014$30,425
Adjustments for Features-970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,917$30,425

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear heater$150 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,550$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$110$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-970

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20062009
ModelHighlanderTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in106.6 in
Length184.6 in186.2 in
Width71.9 in72.5 in
Height67.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,649 lb.3,488 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom32.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.2 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room39.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
39.7 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
201 hp@7000
170 lb-ft@4300
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80046%
Total Not Requested92554%

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