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Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison

Acura MDX vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:
Acura MDX vs BMW Z4 Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4 price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the MDX vs. Z4 Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the MDX and Z4 will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Acura MDX's price is $11,900 lower than the BMW Z4 sDrive30i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the MDX vs. Z4 Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Acura MDX, the BMW Z4 sDrive30i includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $3555 adjustment for the Acura MDX's additional features, the Acura MDX is $11,900 less than the BMW Z4 sDrive30i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura MDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 11,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 10,614
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXZ4
TrimBasesDrive30i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine300hp V6255hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers410, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/45-17
Total Price47,60055,945
Adjustments for Features-3,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price44,04555,945
Total Invoice44,12151,440
Adjustments for Features-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice40,82651,440

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Invoice Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

Price Comparison (MSRP): Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Lowest Total Price: Acura MDX
Difference: 8,345
Lowest Total Invoice: Acura MDX
Difference: 7,319
Model Year20122009
ModelMDXZ4
TrimBasesDrive30i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price43,03045,750
Base Invoice39,86342,090
Technology Package3,675 
Premium Package 3,900
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,325
Navigation system 2,100
iPod integration 400
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595
Heated front seats 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550
Technology Package 0
Premium Package 3,550
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205
Navigation system 1,910
iPod integration 365
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540
Heated front seats 455
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500
Total options3,6759,370
Total options3,3638,525
Destination895825
Total Price47,60055,945
Total Invoice44,12151,440

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXZ4
TrimBasesDrive30i
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Compact spare tire$75 
Front seat active head restraints$50 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Rollover sensor$100 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Automatic air recirculation $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
iPod integration $150
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $350
Traffic + travel information$50 
Traffic information $50
USB port$150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Power retractable hardtop $2750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Powertrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered door panels, leather$250 
Total Value of Features$9,765$6,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20122009
ModelMDXZ4
Body4dr SUV2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in98.3 in
Length191.6 in166.9 in
Width78.5 in70.5 in
Height66.2 in50.8 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,307 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft310.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media hard drive100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information50No
USB port150Yes
Total Requested107562%
Total Not Requested65038%

Option Package Details
sDrive30i

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information system50Yes
High-definition radio100No
Media hard drive100Yes
Digital media reader25No
Total Requested85087%
Total Not Requested12513%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, driver150No
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power recline, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, passenger100Yes
Memory system, driver200Yes
Power height, passenger50Yes
Power tilt, passenger100Yes
Power fore-aft, driver100Yes
Power height, driver50Yes
Power tilt, driver100Yes
Power recline, driver100Yes
Total Requested262581%
Total Not Requested60019%

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the Acura MDX

Price of the Acura MDX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Yes, I did until they gave $4K incentive right now
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good value for a mid-sized luxury SUV
Price of the Acura MDX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2011 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 about 10% overpriced.
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 A similarly equipped Mazda CX-9 was $4,500 less.
2008 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 They should make leases more affordable.
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Higher than FX
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Given current resale values I think the original pricing was too high.
2007 4dr SUV 300-horsepower 3.7L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Expensive
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Can get expensive, but still a good value in the field.
2006 4dr SUV 253-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Cost more than a car, but less than most SUVs.
2004 4dr SUV 265-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Comparatively speaking, the incentive from BMW (less $6000) was what did it for me. Acura could not match it.
2003 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Price is too high.

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the BMW Z4

Price of the BMW Z4: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2007 2dr Hatch 330-horsepower 3.2L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Due to poor sales the local dealers were offering cars a dealer invoice
2003 2dr Convertible 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual RWD		 Its a great value used, not so much new.
Price of the BMW Z4: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hardtop conv. 255-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic RWD		 a bit expensive

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