2017 Acura RDX vs. 2017 Toyota Highlander

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What is the main difference between RDX and Highlander?

Two SUVs with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the maximum occupancy, cargo volume, starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, and height. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Toyota Highlander, which is $5,040 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Acura RDX. Also, the 2017 RDX pulls more horsepower than the 2017 Highlander. In addition, not only RDX is slightly smaller, but it's also shorter than the Highlander. And then, the Toyota Highlander seats three more passengers than the Acura RDX. It also has a 16.2 ft² larger cargo area behind second-row seats. Among similarities are the body structure and fuel economy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
  • 2.7 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
  • 3.5 L, Auto, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$35,670
$30,630
Engine
Engine
3.5L V-6
2.7L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
279 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
20 MPG
20 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
28 MPG
24 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
22 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.7 in
75.8 in
Length
Length
184.4 in
192.5 in
Height
Height
65.0 in
68.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
105.7 in
109.8 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
94.4 ft2
101.3 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
7 - 8
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.7 in
39.5 - 40.7 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.0 in
44.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
58.7 in
59.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.1 in
37.8 - 39.9 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
38.3 in
38.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
57.2 in
59.6 in

Costs

2017 Acura RDX

2017 Toyota Highlander

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,050 - $3,150
$2,500 - $2,600
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$409 (2017 Acura RDX AWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$21,773 - $21,873
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