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Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $45,750

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $7,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,471

Acura TLX V6 A-Spec   
Difference: $6,096

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $39,863 $34,374 $40,626
Advance Package 9,625 7,550  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Advance Package 8,809 7,152  
AWD   1,895 1,895
Options (change) 9,625 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 8,809 9,047 1,895
Destination 895 950 950
Total Price $53,550 $46,700 $45,750
Total Invoice $49,567 $44,371 $43,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,120
Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$53,550$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$44,675$44,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$49,567$44,371$43,471
Adjustments for Features0-1,924-974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,567$42,447$42,497
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220182018
ModelMDXTLXTLX
TrimBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera$200 $200
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
LED headlights $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$8,325$10,350$9,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,924-974

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122018
ModelMDXTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in191.7 in
Width78.5 in73.0 in
Height68.2 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.5 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested274069%
Total Not Requested125031%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested281553%
Total Not Requested250047%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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