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2018 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Acura MDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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2018 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Acura MDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $55,450

2012 Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,306

2012 Acura MDX   
Difference: $2,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMDXMDX
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,650 $43,030
Base Invoice $51,284 $39,863
Entertainment Package 2,000 1,900
Advance Package   9,625
Entertainment Package 1,874 1,739
Advance Package   8,809
Options (change) 2,000 11,525
Options (change) 1,874 10,548
Destination 995 895
Total Price $57,645 $55,450
Total Invoice $54,153 $51,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Acura MDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: 2018 Acura MDX Advance
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $394
Model Year20182012
ModelMDXMDX
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp I6300hp V6
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)546, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20255/50-19
Total Price$57,645$55,450
Adjustments for Features-3,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,195$55,450
Total Invoice$54,153$51,306
Adjustments for Features-3,2410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,912$51,306

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Features Comparison: 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Acura MDX

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXMDX
TrimAdvanceBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system$200 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
HDMI port$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Coordinated climate control, front seats$0 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,850$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,2410

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Specifications Comparison: 2018 Acura MDX vs. 2012 Acura MDX

Model Year20182012
ModelMDXMDX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.0 in108.3 in
Length196.2 in191.6 in
Width77.2 in78.5 in
Height67.4 in68.2 in
Curb Weight4,002 lb.4,551 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.21.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in61.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in59.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in61.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in38.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in37.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in42.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in29.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft342.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft383.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
2018 Acura MDX Advance

Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
AC power outlet100Yes
Additional screen for entertainment system200No
HDMI port25No
ELS, 546W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110062%
Total Not Requested67538%

Option Package Details
2012 Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
255/50HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested249062%
Total Not Requested150038%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted1000Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%

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