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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: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $5,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,595 $29,160
Base Invoice $32,498 $26,822
Navigation system 2,650  
Floor mats 315  
Technology Package   3,100
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Navigation system 2,359  
Floor mats 200  
Technology Package   2,843
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 2,965 3,100
Options (change) 2,559 2,843
Destination 810 760
Total Price $39,370 $33,020
Total Invoice $35,867 $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: $3,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,128
Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$39,370$33,020
Adjustments for Features-2,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,830$33,020
Total Invoice$35,867$30,425
Adjustments for Features-2,3140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,553$30,425

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderTSX
TrimLimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Removable second-row console$200 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Conversation mirror$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,680$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3140

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20112009
ModelHighlanderTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.6 in
Length188.4 in186.2 in
Width75.2 in72.5 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,488 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in34.3 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft312.6 ft3

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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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110064%
Total Not Requested62536%

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