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Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $50,643

Toyota Highlander Platinum   
Difference: $17,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222021
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimType SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $66,700 $47,240
Floor mats   229
Remote start   499
AWD   1,460
Floor mats   139
Remote start   320
AWD   1,333
Options (change) 0 2,188
Options (change) 0 1,792
Destination 1,195 1,215
Total Price $67,895 $50,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Toyota Highlander Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura MDX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,851
Model Year20222021
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimType SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine355hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT10T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/21 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21235/55-20
Total Price$67,895$50,643
Adjustments for Features-2,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,680$50,643

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20222021
ModelMDXHighlander
TrimType SPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Perimeter scan $25
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
Intercom $25
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,030$7,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,215$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-390

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20222021
ModelMDXHighlander
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.8 in112.2 in
Length198.4 in194.9 in
Width78.7 in76.0 in
Height67.1 in68.1 in
Curb Weight4,641 lb.4,330 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room60.3 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in41.0 in
Row 3 Headroom36.2 in36.1 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom29.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		16.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		39.1 ft348.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.4 ft384.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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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