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Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Acadia Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Acadia Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,273

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $4,787

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,833

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $7,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAcadiaAcadia
TrimSportLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,410 $32,900 $39,060 $44,810
Base Invoice $26,241 $29,281 $37,107 $42,570
Third-row seat 1,090      
Leather seating surfaces 1,490      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 585 585    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,780 1,780 1,445 1,445
Sunroof 850 850 1,400  
Towing Prep Package 220 220    
Automatic climate control, front 375      
Cold Weather Package 60      
Navigation system 2,530 2,505 1,890 1,890
Floor mats 185 275    
Satellite radio 449 449    
Remote start 529 529    
Power liftgate 400 400    
Universal garage door opener 125      
AWD 1,450 1,450 2,000 2,000
Heated front seats   440    
Second-row high console     300 300
Cargo cover     140 140
Third-row seat 872      
Leather seating surfaces 1,192      
Rear air vents with automatic controls 468 468    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,424 1,424 1,272 1,272
Sunroof 680 680 1,232  
Towing Prep Package 176 176    
Automatic climate control, front 300      
Cold Weather Package 48      
Navigation system 2,118 2,099 1,663 1,663
Floor mats 120 180    
Satellite radio 359 359    
Remote start 380 380    
Power liftgate 320 320    
Universal garage door opener 100      
AWD 1,290 1,290 1,900 1,900
Heated front seats   352    
Second-row high console     264 264
Cargo cover     123 123
Options (change) 12,118 9,483 7,175 5,775
Options (change) 9,847 7,728 6,454 5,222
Destination 745 745 825 825
Total Price $42,273 $43,128 $47,060 $51,410
Total Invoice $36,833 $37,754 $44,386 $48,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Acadia

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,177
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,978
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAcadiaAcadia
TrimSportLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine270hp V6270hp V6288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19255/60-19255/55-20
Total Price$42,273$43,128$47,060$51,410
Adjustments for Features0-775-610-3,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,273$42,353$46,450$48,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$80$0$1,575
Total Invoice$36,833$37,754$44,386$48,617
Adjustments for Features0-678-575-3,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,833$37,076$43,811$45,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$243$0$1,605

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Features Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelHighlanderHighlanderAcadiaAcadia
TrimSportLimitedSLTDenali
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net  $40$40
Class III trailer hitch   $250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Removable second-row console$200$200  
Second-row high console  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Laminated front side windows   $200
Larger rear spoiler$200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Cargo area audio controls   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass  $0$0
Conversation mirror$25$25  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Stowable center seat, second row$150$150  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Total Value of Features$5,505$6,280$6,115$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$775$610$3,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-678-575-3,201

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Specifications Comparison: Toyota Highlander vs. GMC Acadia

Model Year20082012
ModelHighlanderAcadia
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.8 in118.9 in
Length188.4 in200.7 in
Width75.2 in78.2 in
Height68.1 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.4,870 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.7 in57.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.5 in61.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.5 in57.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom36.3 in38.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.3 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom29.2 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.3 ft324.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.3 ft368.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
95.4 ft3116.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Third-row 2-person bench0Yes
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Towing Prep Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested110081%
Total Not Requested25019%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Cargo cover
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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