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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: $30,505

Acura TSX   
Difference: $6,539

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,872

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTSX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,260 $33,070 $27,890
Base Invoice $26,408 $29,762 $25,436
Leather seating surfaces 1,490    
Automatic climate control, front 375    
Floor mats 185 275  
Satellite radio 449 449  
Sunroof 850    
Universal garage door opener 125    
Extra Value Package 6 2,475    
Third-row seat 1,090    
Extra Value Package 8   3,280  
Navigation system     2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Leather seating surfaces 1,192    
Automatic climate control, front 300    
Floor mats 120 180  
Satellite radio 359 359  
Sunroof 680    
Universal garage door opener 100    
Extra Value Package 6 2,228    
Third-row seat 872    
Extra Value Package 8   2,952  
Navigation system     1,821
5-speed shiftable automatic     0
Options (change) 7,039 4,004 2,000
Options (change) 5,851 3,491 1,821
Destination 745 745 615
Total Price $37,044 $37,819 $30,505
Total Invoice $33,004 $33,998 $27,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,839
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,002
Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTSX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6205hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19215/50-17
Total Price$37,044$37,819$30,505
Adjustments for Features-1,900-3,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,144$34,344$30,505
Cost Above Minimum$800$0$0
Total Invoice$33,004$33,998$27,872
Adjustments for Features-1,693-3,1240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,311$30,874$27,872
Cost Above Minimum$437$0$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year200920092006
ModelHighlanderHighlanderTSX
TrimSportLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Removable second-row console$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer $25 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Conversation mirror$25$25 
Heated mirrors $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,490$6,065$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,900$3,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,693-3,1240

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20092006
ModelHighlanderTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in105.1 in
Length188.4 in183.4 in
Width75.2 in69.4 in
Height68.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,979 lb.3,345 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.2 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 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested190061%
Total Not Requested120039%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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