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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: $5,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,425

Acura TSX   
Difference: $4,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTSX
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,315 $40,915 $43,530 $29,160
Base Invoice $34,069 $37,356 $39,744 $26,822
Floor mats 225 225 225  
Technology Package       3,100
5-speed shiftable automatic       0
Floor mats 140 140 140  
Technology Package       2,843
5-speed shiftable automatic       0
Options (change) 225 225 225 3,100
Options (change) 140 140 140 2,843
Destination 900 900 900 760
Total Price $38,440 $42,040 $44,655 $33,020
Total Invoice $35,109 $38,396 $40,784 $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: $2,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,149
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTSX
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6270hp V6270hp V6201hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG19/25 MPG19/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6825, 12825, 12415, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19225/50-17
Total Price$38,440$42,040$44,655$33,020
Adjustments for Features-2,775-4,550-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,665$37,490$37,955$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$2,290$0
Total Invoice$35,109$38,396$40,784$30,425
Adjustments for Features-2,535-4,156-6,1190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,574$34,240$34,665$30,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,666$2,091$0

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderTSX
TrimXLELimitedLimited PlatinumBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Intercom$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Compass   $0
Conversation mirror$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75 
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$125$125 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600$600 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,665$9,440$11,590$4,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,775$4,550$6,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,535-4,156-6,1190

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20162009
ModelHighlanderTSX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in106.6 in
Length191.1 in186.2 in
Width75.8 in72.5 in
Height68.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,233 lb.3,488 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.9 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.6 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in34.3 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 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-dash200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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