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Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,645

Acura RDX   
Difference: $2,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212021
ModelRDXRDXHighlander
TrimBasePMC EditionPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $47,240
Advance Package 6,700 6,700  
AWD 1,500   1,460
Floor mats     229
Remote start     499
Advance Package 6,347 6,347  
AWD 1,421   1,333
Floor mats     139
Remote start     320
Options (change) 8,200 6,700 2,188
Options (change) 7,768 6,347 1,792
Destination 1,045 1,045 1,215
Total Price $47,645 $58,745 $50,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura RDX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $913
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,509
Model Year202120212021
ModelRDXRDXHighlander
TrimBasePMC EditionPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine272hp I4272hp I4295hp V6
TransmissionT10T10T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20235/55-20
Total Price$47,645$58,745$50,643
Adjustments for Features00-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,645$58,745$48,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,100$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year202120212021
ModelRDXRDXHighlander
TrimBasePMC EditionPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Perimeter scan  $25
Rearview camera$200$200 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential  $150
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Intercom  $25
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Conversation mirror  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
Folding third row seats  $600
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,280$8,280$10,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments00-124

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20212021
ModelRDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.2 in
Length186.8 in194.9 in
Width74.8 in76.0 in
Height65.7 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,019 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
31.148.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft384.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested410067%
Total Not Requested206533%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested410067%
Total Not Requested206533%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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