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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: $49,295

Acura TLX 2.0T   
Difference: $4,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220222022
ModelMDXTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $43,030 $38,900 $53,700
Advance Package 9,625 8,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Advance Package 8,809 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 9,625 9,300 500
Options (change) 8,809 0 0
Destination 895 1,095 1,095
Total Price $53,550 $49,295 $55,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Acura TLX 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,547
Model Year201220222022
ModelMDXTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionT6T10T10
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10710, 17710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$53,550$49,295$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-1,910-3,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,550$47,385$51,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201220222022
ModelMDXTLXTLX
TrimBase2.0TType S
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information $75$75
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$8,765$10,675$12,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,910$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42-75

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122022
ModelMDXTLX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.0 in
Length191.6 in194.6 in
Width78.5 in75.2 in
Height68.2 in56.4 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in34.9 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 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested307577%
Total Not Requested91523%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Around view cameras300No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested297549%
Total Not Requested312551%

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